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The spin dependence of rayleigh scattering

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The scattering amplitude for the scattering of circularly polarized KeV photons by a magnetized 3d transition metal is derived. In addition to the well-known form factor approximation a spin dependent term is found. It is smaller by a factor ω/mc 2 (ω being the photon energy) and proportional to the spin magnetic form factor. Results for the degree of polarization are too small to explain recent experiments.

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  1. Physik-Department der Technischen Hochschule München, Deutschland

    F. Jähnig

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I wish to thank Professor W.Brenig for stimulating this work and many helpful discussions.

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Jähnig, F. The spin dependence of rayleigh scattering. Z. Physik 224, 383–402 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01393064

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