Application of Zeeman spatial beam-splitting in polarized neutron reflectometry

TL;DR

This paper explores the use of Zeeman spatial beam-splitting in polarized neutron reflectometry to develop high-efficiency polarizing devices and to study magnetically noncollinear films with minimal spin-flip, supported by experimental results.

Contribution

It introduces novel applications of Zeeman beam-splitting in polarized neutron reflectometry for device construction and magnetic film analysis.

Findings

Demonstrated high polarizing efficiency using Zeeman beam-splitting.

Achieved low spin-flip probability in magnetically noncollinear films.

Provided experimental validation of the proposed methods.

Abstract

Neutron Zeeman spatial beam-splitting is considered at reflection from magnetically noncollinear films. Two applications of Zeeman beam-splitting phenomenon in polarized neutron reflectometry are discussed. One is the construction of polarizing devices with high polarizing efficiency. Another one is the investigations of magnetically noncollinear films with low spin-flip probability. Experimental results are presented for illustration.