Sum rules for X-ray circular and linear dichroism based on complete magnetic multipole basis

X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and X-ray magnetic linear dichroism (XMLD) are powerful spectroscopic techniques for probing magnetic properties in solids. In this study, we revisit the XMCD and XMLD sum rules within a complete magnetic multipole basis that incorporates both spinless and spinful multipoles. We demonstrate that these multipoles can be clearly distinguished and individually detected through the sum-rule formalism. Within this framework, the anisotropic magnetic dipole term is naturally derived in XMCD, offering a microscopic origin for ferromagnetic-like behavior in antiferromagnets. Furthermore, we derive the sum rules for out-of-plane and in-plane XMLD regarding electric quadrupole contributions defined based on the complete multipole basis. Our theoretical approach provides a unified, symmetry-consistent framework for analyzing dichroic signals in various magnetic materials. These findings deepen the understanding of XMCD and XMLD and open pathways to exploring complex magnetic structures and spin-orbit coupling effects in emergent magnetic materials.

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Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
Published
2025-06-18
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https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2025.2513217
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3
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Magnetic properties of thin films
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Sum rules for X-ray circular and linear dichroism based on complete magnetic multipole basis

Norimasa Sasabe, Yuichi Yamasaki, Yuta Ishii
3 citations
Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
Magnetic properties of thin films
3.74
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Sum rules for X-ray circular and linear dichroism based on complete magnetic multipole basis

Norimasa Sasabe, Yuichi Yamasaki, Yuta Ishii
article en
3 citations

Abstract

X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and X-ray magnetic linear dichroism (XMLD) are powerful spectroscopic techniques for probing magnetic properties in solids. In this study, we revisit the XMCD and XMLD sum rules within a complete magnetic multipole basis that incorporates both spinless and spinful multipoles. We demonstrate that these multipoles can be clearly distinguished and individually detected through the sum-rule formalism. Within this framework, the anisotropic magnetic dipole term is naturally derived in XMCD, offering a microscopic origin for ferromagnetic-like behavior in antiferromagnets. Furthermore, we derive the sum rules for out-of-plane and in-plane XMLD regarding electric quadrupole contributions defined based on the complete multipole basis. Our theoretical approach provides a unified, symmetry-consistent framework for analyzing dichroic signals in various magnetic materials. These findings deepen the understanding of XMCD and XMLD and open pathways to exploring complex magnetic structures and spin-orbit coupling effects in emergent magnetic materials.

Science and Technology of Advanced MaterialsVol. 26(1)
Tohoku University (JP), National Institute for Materials Science (JP), RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (JP)
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Core Research for Evolutional Science and Technology, Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Magnetic properties of thin films
3.74
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Sum rules for X-ray circular and linear dichroism based on complete magnetic multipole basis — Norimasa Sasabe, Yuichi Yamasaki, et al. · Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS