Real-space multiple-scattering theory of XMCD including spin-orbit interaction in scattering process. (May 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koide, Akihiro; Niki, Kaori; Sakai, Seiji; Fujikawa, Takashi
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 712(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-05
• Subjects: Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/712/1/012010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: The effects of the spin-orbit interaction on surrounding atoms for XMCD spectra are studied by a real-space multiple-scattering theory. The present numerical calculation for Fe K -edge XMCD spectra from BCC iron demonstrates the importance of the spin-orbit interaction on scattering atoms, which has been disregarded in previous works. These effects will be inevitable for K -edge XMCD analyses of light elements surrounded by heavy magnetic atoms.