Phase coherence length and quantum interference patterns at step edges

Abstract

The accepted approximation used to describe quantum interference patterns at steps is shown to be incorrect. As a result, electron lifetimes determined using it are in error by a factor 2.

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• Lifetimes of image-potential states on copper surfaces
• Quantum Coherence of Image-Potential States

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