The Development of Polarized Electron Sources - Physics and History

Polarized electron sources have been actively developed since about 1960. Six separate methods have been developed to provide useful polarized beams. We review the underlying physics and the history surrounding the development of these sources.

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Published in:AIP conference proceedings 2008, Vol.980 (1), p.25-36
Main Author: Sinclair, Charles K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS
ELECTRON BEAMS
ELECTRON SOURCES
ELECTRONS
PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
PHOTOIONIZATION
POLARIZATION
POLARIZED BEAMS
REVIEWS
SPIN
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Summary:Polarized electron sources have been actively developed since about 1960. Six separate methods have been developed to provide useful polarized beams. We review the underlying physics and the history surrounding the development of these sources.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.2888095