Crystal field induced linear dichroism in the 3d X-ray absorption of rare-earths

Maurizio Sacchi, Fausto Sirotti, Giorgio Rossi

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)977-980
Number of pages4
JournalSolid State Communications
Volume81
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1992
Externally publishedYes

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