Look inside a lanthanide atom to see the interaction of electrons (VIDEO)

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X-ray transitions can be used to sense specific orbitals in lanthanide atoms on surfaces and map their electronic and spin configuration. In the figure, an atom of gadolinium (Gd) attached to a film of magnesium oxide (MgO) is hit by a x-ray.

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IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience

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