In:
Microscopy and Microanalysis, Oxford University Press (OUP), Vol. 11, No. 6 ( 2005-12), p. 562-566
Abstract:
The surfaces of crystalline samples of 3d-metals (Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, and
Cu) and their stoichiometric oxides have been studied by Auger spectroscopy. A correlation between the change in the LVV (L-inner
level-valence-valence electron transition) Auger intensities and the change of the squares of the corresponding atomic-magnetic moments has
been observed. This is because of the complicated nature of the Auger process. That is, the Auger electron emission is a result of the inner
atomic level excitation by electron impact and Auger annihilation of the inner-level hole. Therefore, the Auger process has been considered a
second-order process, and spin polarization of the valence states has been taken into account for the LMM (L-inner level-M-inner level-M-inner level
electron transition) Auger spectra of 3d-metals.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1431-9276
,
1435-8115
DOI:
10.1017/S1431927605050622
Language:
English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date:
2005
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1481716-0
SSG:
11
SSG:
12
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