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Channeling, localization and the density matrix in inelastic electron scattering.

P Schattschneider1, B Jouffrey

  • 1Institut für Festkörperphysik, Technische Universität Wien, A-1040, Wien, Austria. schattschneider@ifp.tuwien.ac.at

Ultramicroscopy
|July 23, 2003
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Summary

The mixed dynamic form factor (MDFF) in electron scattering reveals spatial density and coherence of excitations. This factor can be measured using channeling conditions to determine inelastic event localization.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed matter physics
  • Materials science
  • Quantum mechanics

Background:

  • Inelastic electron scattering is a key technique for probing material properties.
  • The mixed dynamic form factor (MDFF) relates scattering data to material excitations.
  • Understanding the information content of the MDFF is crucial for advanced material analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate that the MDFF contains information on both spatial density and coherence of excitations.
  • To explore methods for measuring the MDFF, specifically in relation to inelastic electron scattering.
  • To show how these measurements can determine the localization of inelastic events.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis connecting the MDFF to one-particle density matrices of initial and final states.

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  • Discussion of scattering geometries that employ channeling conditions.
  • Methodology for extracting spatial information from scattering data.

    • Main Results:

    • The MDFF inherently encodes information about the spatial density of excitations.
    • The MDFF also provides insights into the spatial coherence of these excitations.
    • Channeling conditions in scattering experiments allow for partial measurement of the MDFF.

    Conclusions:

    • The MDFF is a rich source of information on excitation properties in materials.
    • Experimental determination of the MDFF can be achieved through specific scattering geometries.
    • This approach enables the localization of inelastic events, enhancing material characterization.