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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 7, Numéro C2, Avril 1997
Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on X-Ray Absorption Fine Structure
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Page(s) | C2-9 - C2-20 | |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4/1997003 |
J. Phys. IV France 7 (1997) C2-9-C2-20
DOI: 10.1051/jp4/1997003
Recent Progress in Resonant Soft X-Ray Fluorescence Studies of Molecules
E.J. NordgrenUppsala University, Physics Department, Box 530, S-751 21 Uppsala, Sweden
Abstract
A review is presented of some recent advancements in resonant soft X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy applied to
molecules. The usefulness of resonant excitation for obtaining site selectivity in studies of the valence band electronic
structure of multielement systems is pointed out. The concept of inelastic scattering is discussed for systems with
symmetry elements which introduce degeneracy or near-degeneracy of core excited states. The potential of the symmetry
selection rules associated with resonant X-ray fluorescence is illustrated in studies of electronic structure as well as
molecular dynamics. The use of polarized photons for exciting X-ray emission is discussed, and examples are presented
where anisotropy of X-ray emission provides more detailed information. A brief section discusses the experimental
considerations relevant for the spectroscopic technique.
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