Using the theory of magnetic x-ray scattering we will discuss the possibilities for employing inelastic scattering to probe the magnetic properties of condensed matter systems. In particular, we will show how the interference between the nonmagnetic (Compton) and magnetic scattering arising from the use of circularly polarized x-rays is absolutely essential in such experiments. The very beautiful preliminary experiments by Sakai and Ono on Fe which use circularly polarized Mössbauer γ rays will be discussed. They already show the sensitivity of the technique to the ‘‘magnetic form factor.’’ In addition we will consider the physics of a unique quarter wave plate employed in obtaining circularly polarized x rays, and discuss the implications of this advance for doing such experiments on existing synchrotron x-ray sources.
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Platzman et al. (1985) studied this question.
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