Polarized neutron grazing angle diffraction

J. F. Ankner, C. F. Majkrzak, D. A. Neumann, A. Matheny, C. P. Flynn

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Abstract

The principles underlying grazing angle X-ray diffraction can be applied to neutrons. We derive a formalism for the treatment of grazing angle diffraction using polarized neutrons and present measurements employing this geometry to observe the magnetization of an Y/Gd film.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)89-95
Number of pages7
JournalPhysica B: Physics of Condensed Matter
Volume173
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1991
Externally publishedYes

Funding

Supported by a grant from the US Department of Energy.

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US Department of Energy

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