Spin polarized Auger spectroscopy (invited)

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Observing the spin polarization of Auger electrons is a newly developed method for the investigation of electronic excitations in a magnetic solid. Information can be gained on electron correlation effects, on intrashell exchange interactions, as well as on local magnetizations in composite systems. We present and compare Auger electron spin polarizations from amorphous Fe83B17 and single-crystalline Ni as first examples and discuss what in principle can be learned with respect to magnetism.