X-Ray Resonance Magnetic Scattering

Abstract

A resonance-type X-ray magnetic scattering at the K -absorption edge was first observed in 220 Bragg reflection of ferromagnetic Ni single crystal. Further a theoretical discussion on the resonance magnetic scattering curve observed was carried out; A difference of the oscillator-strength density for each direction of the spins was also derived from this curve. The oscillator-strength density for minority spin excesses that for the majority spin between the Fermi level and 25 eV above the level. The difference of oscillator-strength density amounts to about 1×10 -4 /Ry at the maximum.