Issue 30, 2020

New reflections on hard X-ray photon-in/photon-out spectroscopy

Abstract

Analysis of the electronic structure and local coordination of an element is an important aspect in the study of the chemical and physical properties of materials. This is particularly relevant at the nanoscale where new phases of matter may emerge below a critical size. X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) at synchrotron radiation sources and free electron lasers has enriched the field of X-ray spectroscopy. The spectroscopic techniques derived from the combination of X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy (XAS–XES), such as resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) and high energy resolution fluorescence detected (HERFD) XAS, are an ideal tool for the study of nanomaterials. New installations and beamline upgrades now often include wavelength dispersive instruments for the analysis of the emitted X-rays. With the growing use of XAS–XES, scientists are learning about the possibilities and pitfalls. We discuss some experimental aspects, assess the feasibility of measuring weak fluorescence lines in dilute, radiation sensitive samples, and present new experimental approaches for studying magnetic properties of colloidal nanoparticles directly in the liquid phase.

Graphical abstract: New reflections on hard X-ray photon-in/photon-out spectroscopy

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
10 Mac 2020
Accepted
10 Jul 2020
First published
17 Jul 2020

Nanoscale, 2020,12, 16270-16284

Author version available

New reflections on hard X-ray photon-in/photon-out spectroscopy

S. Lafuerza, M. Retegan, B. Detlefs, R. Chatterjee, V. Yachandra, J. Yano and P. Glatzel, Nanoscale, 2020, 12, 16270 DOI: 10.1039/D0NR01983F

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