Computer simulation, nuclear techniques and surface analysis

This article is about computer simulation and surface analysis by nuclear techniques, which are non-destructive. The energy method of analysis for nuclear reactions is used. Energy spectra are computer simulated and compared with experimental data, giving target composition and concentration profile information. Details of prediction stages are given for thick flat target yields. Predictions are made for non-flat targets having asymmetric triangular surface contours. The method is successfully applied to depth profiling of 12C and 18O nuclei in thick targets, by deuteron (d,p) and proton (p,α) induced reactions, respectively. (Author)