Total reflection PIXE (TPIXE) and RBS for surface and trace element analysis.

J.A. van Kan, R.D. Vis

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Abstract

MeV proton and α beams at small incident angles (0-35 mrad) were used to analyse flat surfaces such as Si wafers and coated quartz substrates. X-rays and backscattered particles were detected in a total reflection geometry. Using TPIXE a quick and simultaneous detection of different trace elements was established. At very small incident angles of a few mrad, it was observed that the RBS yield drops faster than the X-ray yield, which indicates surface channelling.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)85
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Volume109-110
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

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