Measurement of the spin-polarization of secondary electrons excited by reflection high energy electron diffraction field

Kaoru Ijima, Seigi Mizuno, Kohji Nakamura, Saburo Shimizu, Koh Fuwa, Seiji Seki, Eiko Torikai, Kazunobu Hayakawa

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    Abstract

    Combining RHEED system with an electron spin detector, we have observed the spin-polarization of secondary electrons emitted from the transition metal and alloy surfaces during the RHEED measurement for the first time. The strong temperature as well as angle dependences and the magnetic hysteresis give the evidence that the observed polarization reflects the magnetic domain structure at the surface.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)557-564
    Number of pages8
    JournalShinku/Journal of the Vacuum Society of Japan
    Volume42
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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