Angle resolved photoemission spectra from the Si(001) surface have bee
n calculated within the highly accurate one-step model. These spin int
egrated constant final state spectra for the valence bands have been i
nvestigated as a function of the emission direction of electrons. Espe
cially, differences between right and left circularly polarized light
in the spectra have been considered. A strong circular dichroism is fo
und depending on the orbital composition of the contributing initial s
tates. From various photoelectron patterns over the full 2 pi hemisphe
re an example for a p orbital dominated binding energy is presented an
d discussed.