Development of a spin polarized low energy electron diffraction system

A. V. Pradeep, Arnab Roy, P. S.Anil Kumar, J. Kirschner

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Abstract

We have designed and constructed a spin polarized low energy electron diffraction system working in the reflected electron pulse counting mode. This system is capable of measuring asymmetries due to spin-orbit and exchange interactions. Photoemission from a strained GaAs/GaAsP super lattice is used as the source of spin polarized electrons. Spin-orbit asymmetry is evaluated for Ir(100) single crystal at various energies. Subsequently, exchange asymmetry has been evaluated on 40 monolayer Fe deposited on Ir(100). This instrument proves to be useful in understanding structure and magnetism at surfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Article number023906
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume87
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

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