Journal Article

FZJ-2017-06647

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Realization of electron vortices with large orbital angular momentum using miniature holograms fabricated by electron beam lithography

Mafakheri, E. ; Tavabi, A. H.FZJ* ; Lu, P.FZJ* ; Balboni, R. ; Venturi, F. ; Menozzi, C. ; Gazzadi, G. C. ; Frabboni, S. ; Sit, A. ; Dunin-Borkowski, R.FZJ* ; Karimi, E. ; Grillo, V. (Corresponding author)

2017
American Inst. of Physics Melville, NY

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/16963  doi:10.1063/1.4977879

Abstract: Free electron beams that carry high values of orbital angular momentum (OAM) possess large magnetic moments along the propagation direction. This makes them an ideal probe for measuring the electronic and magnetic properties of materials, as well as for fundamental experiments in magnetism. However, their generation requires the use of complex diffractive elements, which usually take the form of nano-fabricated holograms. Here, we show how the limitations of the current fabrication of such holograms can be overcome by using electron beam lithography. We demonstrate experimentally the realization of an electron vortex beam with the largest OAM value that has yet been reported to the first diffraction order (L = 1000 ℏ), paving the way for even more demanding demonstrations and applications of electron beam shaping.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Physik Nanoskaliger Systeme (ER-C-1)
2. Mikrostrukturforschung (PGI-5)

Research Program(s):

1. 143 - Controlling Configuration-Based Phenomena (POF3-143) (POF3-143)

Appears in the scientific report 2017

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; ; Current Contents - Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences ; Ebsco Academic Search ; IF < 5 ; JCR ; Nationallizenz ; SCOPUS ; Science Citation Index ; Science Citation Index Expanded ; Thomson Reuters Master Journal List ; Web of Science Core Collection

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