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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3491-3494 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1998 |