Concept of a multichannel spin-resolving electron analyzer based on Mott scattering

The concept of a multichannel electron spin detector based on optical imaging principles and Mott scattering (iMott) is presented. A multichannel electron image produced by a standard angle-resolving (photo) electron analyzer or microscope is re-imaged by an electrostatic lens at an accelerating vol...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of synchrotron radiation. - 1994. - 22(2015), 3 vom: 24. Mai, Seite 708-16
1. Verfasser: Strocov, Vladimir N (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Petrov, Vladimir N, Dil, J Hugo
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of synchrotron radiation
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Mott scattering X-ray free-electron lasers angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy and microscopy electron optics electron spin
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Zusammenfassung:The concept of a multichannel electron spin detector based on optical imaging principles and Mott scattering (iMott) is presented. A multichannel electron image produced by a standard angle-resolving (photo) electron analyzer or microscope is re-imaged by an electrostatic lens at an accelerating voltage of 40 kV onto the Au target. Quasi-elastic electrons bearing spin asymmetry of the Mott scattering are imaged by magnetic lenses onto position-sensitive electron CCDs whose differential signals yield the multichannel spin asymmetry image. Fundamental advantages of this concept include acceptance of inherently divergent electron sources from the electron analyzer or microscope focal plane as well as small aberrations achieved by virtue of high accelerating voltages, as demonstrated by extensive ray-tracing analysis. The efficiency gain compared with the single-channel Mott detector can be a factor of more than 10(4) which opens new prospects of spin-resolved spectroscopies in application not only to standard bulk and surface systems (Rashba effect, topological insulators, etc.) but also to buried heterostructures. The simultaneous spin detection combined with fast CCD readout enables efficient use of the iMott detectors at X-ray free-electron laser facilities
Beschreibung:Date Completed 14.08.2015
Date Revised 25.03.2024
published: Print-Electronic
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1600-5775
DOI:10.1107/S160057751500363X