X-ray Spectroscopic Measurement of Photoelectron Inelastic Mean Free Paths in Molybdenum

作者: Christopher T. Chantler , Jay D. Bourke

DOI: 10.1021/JZ100776H

关键词: Electron energy loss spectroscopyElectron diffractionSpectroscopyChemistryX-ray absorption fine structureInelastic mean free pathAbsorption (electromagnetic radiation)Inelastic scatteringElectronAtomic physics

摘要: The electron inelastic mean free path (IMFP) of molybdenum is determined experimentally over an energy range 1-120 eV using analysis X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS). This new approach enables accurate measurements IMFPs in this rangewheredirect areoften difficult and highly uncertain, provides a means for studying materials inaccessible through current alternate techniques. can also be used todeterminelocalizedIMFPswithincomplexmolecularsystems,enablingdetailed studyofsurfacesandnanoenvironments.This informationisimportantfordiverse applications physical chemistry including microscopy, spectroscopy, diffraction (low-energy (LEED) loss spectroscopy (EELS) particular). Here we reveal the accuracy achievable experimental data high statistical precision, critically evaluate form IMFP asymptotic region low limit. SECTION Electron Transport, Optical Electronic Devices, Hard Matter

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