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Polarization-Analyzed Small-Angle Neutron Scattering. II. Mathematical Angular Analysis

Published

Author(s)

Kathryn L. Krycka, Julie A. Borchers, Yumi Ijiri, Ryan Booth, Sara Majetich

Abstract

SANS with longitudinal polarization analysis is a powerful technique to study magnetic morphology and domain interactions with directional sensitivity on the nancoscale. Here, by explicitly isolating the various nuclear-magnetic and magnetic-magnetic interference scattering contributions, we extend the separation of nuclear and magnetic scattering from the simplified coordinate-axis approach into the full spatial regime probed by SANS under a variety of conditions. The result is an enhanced ability to analyze magnetically and structurally anisotropic samples, which is especially important for magneto-responsive materials including magnetic fluids. We also discuss the relationship between observable interference patterns and the underlying magnetic symmetry.
Citation
Journal of Applied Crystallography
Volume
45

Keywords

SANS, Polarization, 3He, Magnetism, Magnetic Domains

Citation

Krycka, K. , Borchers, J. , Ijiri, Y. , Booth, R. and Majetich, S. (2012), Polarization-Analyzed Small-Angle Neutron Scattering. II. Mathematical Angular Analysis, Journal of Applied Crystallography, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=909076 (Accessed March 28, 2024)
Created June 1, 2012, Updated February 19, 2017