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Compact retarding-potential Mott polarimeter.

D D Neufeld1, H Aliabadi, F B Dunning

  • 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005, USA.

The Review of Scientific Instruments
|June 21, 2007
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A new compact Mott polarimeter offers high efficiency for electron polarization measurements. This instrument is suitable for various applications requiring detailed electron scattering analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Experimental Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Mott polarimeters are crucial for measuring electron spin polarization.
  • Previous designs were often bulky and complex.
  • There is a need for more compact and versatile polarization measurement tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple, compact retarding-potential Mott polarimeter.
  • To achieve high efficiency comparable to existing instruments.
  • To enable angle- and energy-resolved polarization measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a retarding-potential design.
  • Operated at an electron accelerating voltage of 25 kV.
  • Employed a thorium target for scattering.

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Main Results:

  • Achieved efficiencies (eta) of approximately 1.3 x 10(-4).
  • Efficiency is comparable to earlier, larger Mott polarimeters.
  • The instrument's compact size was confirmed.

Conclusions:

  • The developed Mott polarimeter is a significant advancement in electron polarization measurement technology.
  • Its compact design and high efficiency make it suitable for diverse research applications.
  • This instrument facilitates detailed studies of electron scattering polarization.