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What is Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS)?

Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS) is a synchrotron-based spectroscopy technique that probes momentum- and energy-resolved electronic excitations through resonant core-level absorption and emission processes.

RIXS accesses low-energy excitations like magnons, charge transfer, and d-d transitions in correlated materials with high resolution. Ament et al. (2011) review its progress driven by synchrotron sources, citing 1243 times. Over 10 key papers from 2009-2023 exceed 100 citations each.

Curated Papers

Key Challenges

Why It Matters

RIXS enables direct momentum-resolved studies of elementary excitations in quantum materials and superconductors, surpassing neutron scattering limits (Ament et al., 2011). Beamlines like ADRESS at Swiss Light Source deliver high-resolution RIXS data from 300-1600 eV, advancing ARPES integration (Strocov et al., 2010). Von Hamos spectrometers support single-shot time-resolved RIXS for dynamic processes (Szlachetko et al., 2012). Applications span transition metal oxides pre-edge analysis (de Groot et al., 2009) and band-gap measurements in nanomaterials (Gilbert et al., 2009).

Key Research Challenges

Achieving sub-meV energy resolution

RIXS requires resolutions below 10 meV for low-energy excitations like magnons. Strocov et al. (2010) report ADRESS beamline achieving high resolution but limited by monochromator bandwidth. Ament et al. (2011) highlight needs for advanced detectors.

Momentum transfer control

Precise q-resolution demands large scattering angles and high brilliance. Ament et al. (2011) detail theoretical frameworks but note experimental geometry constraints. Diffraction-limited rings improve coherence (Eriksson et al., 2014).

Time-resolved measurements

Ultra-fast processes need single-shot capabilities. Szlachetko et al. (2012) develop von Hamos spectrometers for time-resolved RIXS. Qiao et al. (2017) enhance efficiency for in situ studies.

Essential Papers

Resonant inelastic x-ray scattering studies of elementary excitations

L. J. P. Ament, Michel van Veenendaal, Thomas Devereaux et al. · 2011 · Reviews of Modern Physics · 1.2K citations

In the past decade, Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS) has made\nremarkable progress as a spectroscopic technique. This is a direct result of\nthe availability of high-brilliance synchrotro...

High-resolution soft X-ray beamline ADRESS at the Swiss Light Source for resonant inelastic X-ray scattering and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopies

Vladimir N. Strocov, Thorsten Schmitt, U. Flechsig et al. · 2010 · Journal of Synchrotron Radiation · 372 citations

The concepts and technical realisation of the high-resolution soft X-ray beamline ADRESS operating in the energy range from 300 to 1600 eV and intended for resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS...

Diffraction-limited storage rings – a window to the science of tomorrow

Mikael Eriksson, J. F. van der Veen, C. Quitmann · 2014 · Journal of Synchrotron Radiation · 327 citations

This article summarizes the contributions in this special issue on Diffraction-Limited Storage Rings. It analyses the progress in accelerator technology enabling a significant increase in brightnes...

The 1s x-ray absorption pre-edge structures in transition metal oxides

Frank M. F. de Groot, György Vankó, Pieter Glatzel · 2009 · Journal of Physics Condensed Matter · 321 citations

We develop a general procedure to analyse the pre-edges in 1s x-ray absorption near edge structure (XANES) of transition metal oxides and coordination complexes. Transition metal coordination compl...

Band-gap measurements of bulk and nanoscale hematite by soft x-ray spectroscopy

Benjamin Gilbert, Cathrine Frandsen, Evan Maxey et al. · 2009 · Physical Review B · 202 citations

Chemical and photochemical processes at semiconductor surfaces are highly influenced by the size of the band gap, and ability to control the band gap by particle size in nanomaterials is part of th...

A von Hamos x-ray spectrometer based on a segmented-type diffraction crystal for single-shot x-ray emission spectroscopy and time-resolved resonant inelastic x-ray scattering studies

Jakub Szlachetko, Maarten Nachtegaal, E. de Boni et al. · 2012 · Review of Scientific Instruments · 172 citations

We report on the design and performance of a wavelength-dispersive type spectrometer based on the von Hamos geometry. The spectrometer is equipped with a segmented-type crystal for x-ray diffractio...

Soft-X-ray ARPES facility at the ADRESS beamline of the SLS: concepts, technical realisation and scientific applications

Vladimir N. Strocov, X. Wang, M. Shi et al. · 2013 · Journal of Synchrotron Radiation · 165 citations

Soft-X-ray angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES) with photon energies around 1 keV combines the momentum space resolution with increasing probing depth. The concepts and technical reali...

Reading Guide

Foundational Papers

Start with Ament et al. (2011) for comprehensive RIXS theory and excitations (1243 citations), then Strocov et al. (2010) for beamline implementation enabling high-resolution experiments.

Recent Advances

Study Qiao et al. (2017) for high-efficiency iRIXS endstations and Wang et al. (2023) for in situ electrocatalyst dynamics.

Core Methods

Core techniques include direct RIXS at ADRESS beamline (Strocov et al., 2010), von Hamos spectrometry (Szlachetko et al., 2012), and pre-edge analysis (de Groot et al., 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What defines RIXS?

RIXS involves resonant core-hole excitation followed by inelastic emission, mapping momentum-energy space of excitations (Ament et al., 2011).

What are main RIXS methods?

Direct RIXS uses ultra-high resolution monochromators (Strocov et al., 2010); indirect via von Hamos spectrometers enables time-resolved studies (Szlachetko et al., 2012).

What are key RIXS papers?

Ament et al. (2011, 1243 citations) reviews theory; Strocov et al. (2010, 372 citations) details ADRESS beamline; Qiao et al. (2017) advances iRIXS endstations.

What are open RIXS problems?

Sub-meV resolution at high q, time-resolved magnon dynamics, and integration with diffraction-limited sources (Ament et al., 2011; Eriksson et al., 2014).