X-ray spectroscopic study of the valence band structure of Cd1−xMnxTe, x = 0.6

The valence band structure of Cd_1?xMn_xTe (x = 0.6) was studied by soft X-ray emission spectroscopy using a 11.5 m concave grating grazing incidence spectrometer in conjunction with a high power rotating anode, which provided the radiation for flourescence excitation. The position of the Mn 3d⁵ states within the energy band system could be identified unambiguously; they form a band near the top of the CdTe valence band. The results are discussed with regard to recently published photoemission data.