Abstract
The splitting of the free ion ground state of rare-earths can be investigated using X-ray absorption spectroscopy with polarized light at the M4,5-edges. The linear polarization of the light, combined with the dipole selection rules, allows to study the ordering and separation of the split levels over an energy range of a few meV, even if 1keV photons with 1eV energy resolution are involved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 977-980 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Solid State Communications |
| Volume | 81 |
| Issue number | 12 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |