Quantum-well photoemission spectroscopy of atomically-uniform films

T. Miller, J. J. Paggel, D. A. Luh, T. C. Chiang

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Abstract

Using a low-temperature growth technique and an Fe whisker sample, atomically-uniform films of Ag on Fe(100) are prepared. Extremely sharp quantum-well peaks are obtained in these films, as peak broadening from thickness variation is eliminated. The quality of the spectra allows the observation of quantum-well peaks in films over 100 monolayers thick. Quantum-well peaks from both the sp and d states have been observed and used to map the associated bands. The elimination of broadening from thickness variation allows for the interpretation of the peak linewidths in terms of the quasiparticle lifetime and interfacial reflectivity, and the phonon contribution can be deduced from the temperature dependence of the spectra.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)513-519
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena
Volume114-116
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2001
Event8th International Conference on Electronic Spectroscopy and Structure (ICESS-8) - Berkeley, CA, USA
Duration: 8 Aug 200012 Aug 2000

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