Journal Article

FZJ-2021-04413

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Derivation of an improved semi-empirical expression for the re-ionisation background in low energy ion scattering spectra

Koslowski, H. R. (Corresponding author)FZJ* ; Linsmeier, C.FZJ*

2021
IOP Publishing [Bristol, UK]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/29115  doi:10.1088/2633-1357/ac25e8

Abstract: Low energy ion scattering is a technique to detect the energy of ions which are scattered from a surface. For noble gas ions, it is predominantly sensitive to the topmost surface layer due to strong neutralisation processes. Depending on the combination of projectile ion and target material, the scattering spectra can exhibit contributions resulting from multiple scattering processes in deeper layers when probing ions are re-ionised on the exiting trajectory. These events cause a pronounced continuum located toward lower scattering energies with respect to the direct scattering peak. In a previous work a semi-empirical formula has been given which allows fitting and derivation of quantitative information from the measured spectra [Nelson 1986 J. Vac Sci. Technol. A 4 1567-1569]. Based on the former work an improved formula is derived which has less numerical artefacts and is numerically more stable.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Plasmaphysik (IEK-4)

Research Program(s):

1. 134 - Plasma-Wand-Wechselwirkung (POF4-134) (POF4-134)

Appears in the scientific report 2021

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