Magnetic X-ray scattering and the example of the investigation of RCu2 compounds (R = rare earth) by A. Schneidewind, A. Kreyssig, and M. Loewenhaupt

Crystal Research and Technology

Cryst. Res. Technol. 40, 161 (2005) - Abstract -

Magnetic X-ray scattering and the example of the investigation of RCu₂ compounds (R = rare earth)

A. Schneidewind, A. Kreyssig*, and M. Loewenhaupt*

Department für Geo- und Umweltwissenschaften, Sektion Kristallographie, Arbeitsgruppe Fehlordnungs-kristallographie, Am Coulombwall 1, 85748 Garching, Germany
*Institut für Festkörperphysik, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany

Keywords	X-ray diffraction, neutron diffraction, spin arrangements
PACS	61.10.Nz, 61.12.Ld, 75.25.+z
DOI	10.1002/crat.200410319

For the investigation of magnetic structures, neutron scattering is the established standard method. Much experience and experimental know-how encourage approaching complex problems as well. On the other hand, since the beginning of the nineties the magnetic X-ray scattering methods (MXS) have been applied as complementary tools to the magnetic neutron scattering (MNS). We present the application of different aspects of magnetic X-ray scattering on RCu₂ compounds as an example of its complementary nature to neutron scattering in the investigation of magnetism and discuss particular details of the magnetic X-ray scattering.

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