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Functionality and performance of the multichannel Mott electron polarimeter iMott
D A Usanov1,2, V N Petrov3, M Caputo1
1Spectroscopy of Quantum Materials Group, Paul Scherrer Institut, Villigen CH-5232, Switzerland.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|August 6, 2026
Summary
The iMott multichannel Mott electron polarimeter prototype shows promise for faster signal accumulation and adjustable resolution in electron scattering experiments. Further development will address challenges for improved performance.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Materials Science
- Instrument Development
Background:
- Mott polarimetry is crucial for measuring electron spin polarization.
- Traditional Mott polarimeters face limitations in speed and data acquisition.
- Developing advanced electron optics is key for next-generation polarimetry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test and analyze a prototype multichannel Mott electron polarimeter, iMott.
- To evaluate the performance of imaging-type electron optics in iMott.
- To assess iMott's capabilities for electron spin polarization measurements.
Main Methods:
- Systematic analysis of iMott's electron optics via numerical simulations.
- Experimental calibration of the iMott prototype at 20 keV scattering energy.
- Testing the transfer of electron images from analyzer to detector.
Main Results:
- The iMott polarimeter successfully transfers electron images with minimal resolution degradation.
- The multichannel design enables faster signal accumulation and adjustable resolution/count rate.
- Preliminary calibration with unpolarized electrons was successfully performed.
Conclusions:
- The iMott prototype demonstrates significant advantages over traditional Mott polarimeters.
- Future work will focus on detector frame rates, high-voltage insulation, and UHV compatibility.
- iMott represents a promising advancement in electron spin polarimetry instrumentation.
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