Abstract
We report on resonant inelastic x-ray scattering studies of a one-dimensional quantum spin system Sr2 CuO3. Data were taken at the Cu 1s→3d edge, which is expected to provide dd excitation spectra. The energy loss spectra show the lowest peak near 2.0 eV, smaller by ≈0.6 eV than the lowest energy peak obtained at the 1s→4p edge. The feature has a total dispersion of about 0.2 eV with a periodicity of π. While a comparison with optical measurements supports the interpretation of the data as being from dd excitations, the dispersion is apparently incompatible with theoretical results.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 161104 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics