Published November 1985 | Version v1
Journal article

Moessbauer-effect spectroscopy at low temperatures

Creators

  • 1. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa). Dept. of Physics

Description

The article deals with the Moessbauer-effect spectroscopy (MES) at low temperatures. Gamma-ray emission and absorption processes, fundamental to a clear insight into the principles underlying the Moessbauer effect are cutlined. It is followed by a discussion of applications of MES, especially at low temperatures. MES makes an attractive tool in solid-state physics and chemistry, with interesting applications in biology, mineralogy, geology and archaeology. Isotopes, including 57Fe, 119Sn and 151Eu are also suitable for MES. Hyperfine interactions can be measured by means of MES. The magnetism of solids and superconductivity can be included in the application range of MES

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
S. Afr. J. Sci.
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
11
Series
S. Afr. J. Sci.
Journal Page Range
662-665
ISSN
0038-2353
CODEN
SAJSA