Asymmetric photoelectron transmission through chirally-sculpted, polycrystalline gold

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2009 Oct 14;11(38):8413-6. doi: 10.1039/b911447e. Epub 2009 Aug 17.

Abstract

Strong circular dichroism is observed in core-level photoelectron transmission through a chirally-etched polycrystalline Au surface, consistent with a chiral dependence on the electron's orbital angular momentum.

MeSH terms

  • Circular Dichroism
  • Crystallization
  • Electrons*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Photochemistry
  • Quantum Theory
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Gold