Recent advances in surface studies: Ion beam analysis
- 1 May 1975
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary Physics
- Vol. 16 (3) , 221-241
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00107517508210810
Abstract
In this article the physical processes taking place when an ion beam interacts with the surface of a solid are considered. The processes of Rutherford swttering, nuclear reaction, X-ray and Auger electron emission are discussed and their potential for surface studies is assessed. In the second half of the paper are discussed a series of examples which utilize one or more of the ion—crystal interaction phenomena described above in order to bring out the advantages and limitations of the techniques.Keywords
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