Full-potential theoretical investigations of electron inelastic mean free paths and extended x-ray absorption fine structure in molybdenum

作者: C T Chantler , J D Bourke

DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/26/14/145401

关键词: Absorption spectroscopyExtended X-ray absorption fine structureElectronic band structureInelastic mean free pathAbsorption (electromagnetic radiation)X-ray absorption fine structureSpectroscopyX-ray absorption spectroscopyChemistryAtomic physics

摘要: X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy is one of the most robust, adaptable, and widely used structural analysis tools available for a range material classes from bulk solids to aqueous solutions active catalytic structures. Recent developments in XAFS theory have enabled high-accuracy calculations spectra over an extended energy using full-potential cluster modelling, demonstrated particular sensitivity fundamental electron transport property—the inelastic mean free path (IMFP). We develop IMFP unique hybrid model that simultaneously incorporates second-order excitation losses, while precisely accounting optical transitions dictated by complex band solid. These advances are coupled with improved modelling determine wide energy-range molybdenum. This represents critical test case theory, as measurements molybdenum K-edge represent accurate determinations any material. find we able reproduce oscillatory spectrum, demonstrate first-time theoretical determination coefficient entire utilizing model.

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