Soft X-ray Absorption and Emission Spectra and the Electronic Structure of Some Exotic Materials

摘要

The technique of soft x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (SXE) is complimentary to that of photoemission spectroscopy (PES). SXE probes the local partial density of states (PDOS), selects dipole allowed symmetries, and is not necessarily surface sensitive. PES on the other hand, averages over the DOS and can be used to measure the dispersion of the energy bands. PES is also very surface sensitive. We present measurements on the high T/sub c/ superconductors, the quasicrystalline phase of AlMn, and the LiAl intermetallic alloy. These measurements provide insight for theoretical modeling. In the case of the high T/sub c/ compound and the intermetallic compound the measurements are in good agreement with the theory. However, for the quasicrystals the measurements provide new insights to challenge theory. 13 refs., 3 figs. (ERA citation 14:002425)