ISSN:
1432-0630
Keywords:
PACS: 73.20.At; 61.16.Ch; 72.10.Fk; 73.20.Dx
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract. The STM can be used to investigate lifetimes of hot holes in a surface state at low temperatures. We analysed dI/dV data from Ag(111) using detailed tunnelling calculations and a simple model and found an electron self-energy of Σ=4.9±0.6 meV. The corresponding lifetime τ= 67±8 fs is considerably higher than those determined by angle-resolved photoemission, although it remains below theoretical predictions. Spatially resolved dI/dV spectra reveal that the lifetime decreases drastically in proximity to defects such as surface steps.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s003390051453
