Defect formation mechanism in crystals during inelastic slowing-down of high-energy ions

Defect formation mechanism under inelastic slowing-down of fast-charged particles, which consists in ionization of deep target atom (ion) shells, located in the neighbouring lattice joints, and in subsequent atom escape from the joints at the expense of Coulomb repulsion, is considered. It is shown that the given mechanism is efficient only under solid body irradiation by high energy ions. Analysis of the considered method efficiency depending on the target properties and irradiation parameters is conducted. 20 refs.; 4 figs