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Spin polarization and temperature effects in reflection diffraction from W(001)

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

Simultaneous low-energy electron diffraction (LEED) and electron-spin polarization measurements have been made on clean W(001) for the first time at a high angle of incidence (47.5/sup 0/) wih a surface azimuth of 50/sup 0/. Polarization peaks ranging from +15% to -27% have been observed and occur at energies where the LEED intensities are close to a minimum. After a cleaning flash, effects ascribed to specimen cooling caused changes with time in LEED intensities but not in spin polarization. Reasons are discussed.

Research Organization:
School of Physics, University of New South Wales, Kensington, New South Wales 2033, Australia
OSTI ID:
5364533
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 39:19; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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