Published February 15, 1978 | Version v1
Journal article

Surface analysis by argon ion induced X-ray fluorescence

  • 1. Strasbourg-1 Univ., 67 (France). Centre de Recherches Nucleaires

Description

In heavy ion-atom collisions electron promotion via quasimolecular orbitals enhances the ionization of the target atoms having electronic levels slightly higher than those of the projectile. Ar ions induce the X-ray emission of elements with K, L or M shell energies below 3.2 keV. The application of this phenomenon to surface analysis with Ar+ and Ar++ ions, accelerated up to 3 MV is discussed. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Nuclear Instruments and Methods
Journal Volume
149
Journal Issue
1-3
Series
Nucl. Instrum. Methods.
Journal Page Range
483-488
ISSN
0029-554X

Conference

Title
3. international conference on ion beam analysis.
Dates
27 Jun - 1 Jul 1977.
Place
Washington, D.C., USA.

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