Spin-flip scattering of conduction electrons from impurities in molten sodium

"The effects of four new impurities (Bi, Pt, Pd, and Ag) on the conduction electron spin resonance signal of sodium metal has been observed. Due to solubility problems, previous attempts to see effects from these impurities have been unsuccessful. By going into the molten state these problems were surmounted. The spin-flip scattering cross section of these impurities was determined. The cross section for bismuth is of particular interest in that it serves as a test of the ""resonance hypothesis"" theory proposed by Ferrel and Prange. In addition to scattering cross sections, the equilibrium solubilities of bismuth and palladium were determined as a function of temperature. These curves were used to determine the entropy and enthalpy of solution for bismuth and palladium in sodium."

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physics

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Cornell, Edward Kevin

Contributors dc:contributor

• Slichter, C.P.

• spin-flip scattering
• conduction electrons
• molten sodium
• electron spin resonance

Statement dc:rights

• 1969 Edward Kevin Cornell

Language dc:language

en

Identifier

6072151

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/25759