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Extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS): a novel probe for local structure of glassy solids

Journal Article · · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6422029

The extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) is the oscillation in the absorption coefficient extending a few hundred eVs on the high energy side of an x-ray absorption edge. This mode of spectroscopy has recently been realized to be a powerful tool in probing the local atomic structure of all states of matter, particularly with the advent of intense synchrotron radiation. More importantly is the unique ability of EXAFS to probe the structure and dynamics around individual atomic species in a multi-atomic system. In this paper, the physical processes associated with the EXAFS phenomenon will be discussed. Experimental results obtained at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory on some oxide and metallic glasses will be presented. The local structure in these materials are elucidated using a Fourier transform technique.

Research Organization:
General Electric Corporate Research and Development, Schenectady, NY
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-79ER10382
OSTI ID:
6422029
Journal Information:
Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 204; ISSN SPIEC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English