Fourier-based methods for removing mesh anomalies from angle resolved photoemission spectra

• Published in: Journal of electron spectroscopy and related phenomena Vol. 260
• Main Authors: Liu, Shouzheng, Kotta, Erica, Xu, Yishuai, Mutch, Joshua, Chu, Jiun-Haw, Hoesch, Moritz, Mahatha, Sanjoy Kr, Denlinger, Jonathan D., Wray, L. Andrew
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier 20.09.2022
• Subjects: ARPES; Data analysis; INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; Mesh correction; Spectromicroscopy
• ISSN: 0368-2048

Recent improvements to spatial resolution in angle-resolved photo-emission spectroscopy (ARPES) have made it common to perform measurements with a very brief dwell time, for the purpose of mapping the spectral function over large surface regions. However, rapid measurement modalities can suffer a grid-like intensity modulation due to a wire mesh that is typically placed in front of the ARPES detector to block stray electrons. Here, we explore Fourier-based methods that can effectively remove this artifact, and improve the quality of ARPES images obtained in rapid scanning modes. In conclusion, an open source software package is provided containing implementations of demonstrated algorithms.