Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Physics
Journal Title
12th International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (musr2011)
Pub Date
2012
Volume
30
First Page
26
Abstract
The underlying magnetic field distribution in many samples studied by the mu R technique is asymmetric. Despite this, quite often fit functions assuming symmetric (Gaussian) distributions are used. Here, a back-to-back exponential function, which can be made asymmetric with fit parameters, is studied numerically alongside a Gaussian function to see how well each fits symmetric and asymmetric simulated data. Both fit symmetric data well, but the back-to-back exponential is found to be superior for fitting asymmetric data.
Recommended Citation
Humpherys, M. G.; Donnelly, C.; Greer, A. J.; and Kossler, W. J., Gaussians versus back-to-back exponentials: a numerical study (2012). 12th International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance (musr2011), 30, 26-29.
10.1016/j.phpro.2012.04.032
DOI
10.1016/j.phpro.2012.04.032
