Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering Studies of Magnetic Excitations

Abstract

Recent development in the resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) instrumentation has enabled systematic investigations into the collective magnetic excitations in quantum materials. In this article, we introduce RIXS studies of the magnetic excitation spectra of two ruthenium oxides, which are difficult to access by neutron spectroscopy. We discuss how the complementary use of RIXS and inelastic neutron scattering provides an in-depth understanding of magnetic excitations in solids.