Journal Article

IMPULSE-2021-00326

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Reflectometry with Polarized Neutrons on In Situ Grown Thin Films

Kreuzpaintner, W.Extern* ; Schmehl, A.Extern* ; Book, A.MLZ*TUM* ; Mairoser, T.Extern* ; Ye, J.MLZ*TUM* ; Wiedemann, B.Extern* ; Mayr, S.Extern* ; Moulin, J.-F.MLZ* ; Stahn, J.Extern* ; Gilbert, D. A.Extern* ; Gabold, H.MLZ*TUM* ; Inanloo-Maranloo, Z.TUM* ; Heigl, M.Extern* ; Masalovich, S.MLZ* ; Georgii, R.MLZ*TUM* ; Albrecht, M.Extern* ; Mannhart, J.Extern* ; Boeni, P. (Corresponding author)MLZ*TUM*

2022
Wiley-VCH Weinheim

Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1002/pssb.202100153

Abstract: Originating from the demand for obtaining depth-resolved magnetization profiles from thin films and heterostructures, polarized neutron reflectometry (PNR) has developed into a unique research tool, which also finds application in the analysis of superconducting or soft matter thin films. While certain in situ sample environments such as gas-loading or humidity cells were quickly realized after PNR first emerged, preparing and growing thin magnetic films directly in the neutron beam could only be realized in recent years. Herein, a dedicated insight is given on the history and development of in situ thin film growth capabilities for PNR, from early pioneering experiments to the present day. The scientific and technological challenges as well as the advances of neutron sources, neutronics, and data treatment that have led to its realization are highlighted together with the unique research opportunities that it provides and recently obtained experimental results.

Keyword(s): Instrument and Method Development (1st) ; Condensed Matter Physics (2nd) ; Magnetism (2nd)

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. E21 (E21)
2. REFSANS (REFSANS)

Experiment(s):

1. Measurement at external facility
2. REFSANS: Horizontal TOF Reflectometer with GISANS option (NL2b)
3. MIRA: Multipurpose instrument (NL6N)

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