Helium reflectivity of the Si(111)-(1X1) H surface for use in atom optical elements

被引:11
作者
Buckland, JR [1 ]
Holst, B [1 ]
Allison, W [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cambridge, Cavendish Lab, Cambridge CB3 0HE, England
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10.1016/S0009-2614(99)00182-7
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We investigate the reflectivity of Si(111)-(1 x 1) H for helium atoms with particular reference to atom optical applications, which require a high specular reflectivity. Quantum close-coupling calculations using an empirical potential are used to identify the optimum scattering conditions. We show that a diffraction probability > 0.5 in the specular channel can be obtained in a kinematic window near 20 meV with near-normal incidence (polar angle < 5 degrees). (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
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