Spin-flip scattering of conduction electrons from impurities in molten sodium
Cornell, Edward Kevin
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Title
Spin-flip scattering of conduction electrons from impurities in molten sodium
Author(s)
Cornell, Edward Kevin
Issue Date
1969
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Slichter, C.P.
Department of Study
Physics
Discipline
Physics
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
spin-flip scattering
conduction electrons
molten sodium
electron spin resonance
Language
en
Abstract
"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."
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