k-dependent exchange splitting of empty bands in nickel

F. Schedin, D. R. Warburton, G. Thornton, M. A. Hoyland

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    Abstract

    Spin-polarized inverse photoemission spectroscopy has been used to study the spin-dependent unoccupied electronic structure of nickel. Measurements involved the study of Ni(110) in the Γ + ̄Ȳ azimuth. A k-dependent spin splitting with measured spectral values ranging from 113±20 meV to 337±51 meV has been resolved for a bulk sp-like band. These results are consistent with differential sp/d hybridization. Furthermore, an exchange splitting of 190±30 meV is detected for a Shockley surface state. The experimental observations are in good agreement with calculations employing one-step theory.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3491-3494
    Number of pages3
    JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
    Volume57
    Issue number6
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 1998

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