Polarization analysis of K-edge resonant x-ray scattering of germanium

TL;DR

This study investigates the polarization dependence of K-edge resonant x-ray scattering in germanium, comparing experimental measurements with theoretical symmetry-based models to understand the scattering tensor behavior.

Contribution

It provides the first detailed polarization analysis of K-edge resonant scattering in germanium, combining experimental data with symmetry-based theoretical modeling.

Findings

Polarization varies with azimuthal angle in germanium's resonant scattering.

Experimental results align with symmetry analysis predictions.

Enhanced understanding of resonant scattering tensor properties.

Abstract

The polarization of K-edge resonant scattering at the space group ``forbidden'' (0 0 6) reflection of Ge was measured as function of the azimuthal angle, psi. The experimental results are compared to model calculations based on symmetry analysis of the resonant scattering tensors.