Scattering of F atoms and anions on a TiO2(1 1 0) surface

Results of a study of energy losses and electron transfer processes for grazing scattering of fluorine atoms and anions scattering along different azimuthal orientations of the TiO₂ crystal are presented. We observe strong variations in the overall intensity of scattered particles which are due to channelling effects. The energy losses do not show strong variations as a function of crystal azimuth except for the case of scattering along the (0 0 1) direction between the bridging oxygen atom rows, where we also observe differences in the energy losses of scattered ions and neutrals. We attribute this to the fact that larger F⁻ survival occurs for trajectories staying farther from the surface, when also the energy losses remain small. The overall characteristics of energy losses are attributed mainly to trajectory effects due to scattering in regions of different electron density. Measurements of the ratio of scattered ions to the total scattered flux, i.e. the ion fractions which reflect electron capture and loss processes, show that these are not the same for incident anions and atoms. A strong difference for scattering along the (0 0 1) direction is observed, where at low incident energies a strong survival of incident ions occurs. These results are tentatively discussed in terms of non resonant electron capture at lattice O⁻ sites and electron loss into the conduction band or by collisional detachment with bridging O atoms.     

Focusing of electrons reflected from a crystal with loss of energy

A study is made of the features arising in the spatial distributions of reflected electrons as a result of a focusing effect. Experiments are conducted on single-crystal Mo (100) with primary electron energies of 0.5–2 keV and detection of electrons which lose fixed amounts of energy up to 300 eV. An analysis of the data establishes the dependence of the electron focusing efficiency on the amount of energy loss. It is shown that when electrons are reflected with single losses through plasmon excitation, the magnitude of the effect is determined mainly by the average number of scattering atoms encountered by an electron along its path to the surface. When the energy losses are high, defocusing owing to multiple elastic and inelastic scattering of the electrons is found to predominate. Zh. Tekh. Fiz. 68, 128–133 (June 1998)     

Estimation of ion scattering by atomic chains on single crystal surfaces

Estimation of ion movement close to atomic chains taking into account the elastic and inelastic energy losses and vacancy type imperfections was performed on the basis of a model of binary interactions of ions with the atoms of a crystal.

An analysis of results shows that at scattering by atomic chains a phenomenon which makes a substantial contribution to scattering by the single crystal surface the inelastic energy losses exceed the single scattering ones by a factor of 5–6.     

Surface analysis by ion-electron spectroscopy; Silicon target

The energy spectra of secondary elections emitted from a Si(111) surface due to bombardment by 6 keV He⁺ and O⁺₂ ions have been examined. The fine structure in the spectra is explained on the basis of a novel mechanism of creation of Auger electrons at the surface. There are two stages of interaction between incoming ions and the substrate via adsorbed atoms. In the first stage, due to a level promotion mechanism, vacancies in the adsorbed atoms are created. In the second stage, Auger neutralization processes accompanied by the emission of electrons from a solid with characteristic energies take place. These electrons provide a good indication of the degree of coverage of the silicon surface with contaminant atoms. The energy losses of escaping electrons are also discussed.     

Convoy electrons produced at glancing angle scattering of MeV HeH+ ions from a crystal surface

Abstract

Convoy electrons produced at glancing angle scattering of MeV HeH⁺ ions from an atomically clean (001) surface of SnTe crystal are observed. Energy spectrum of the convoy electrons shows a peak broader than that at scattering of atomic projectiles and the most probable energy of convoy electrons at HeH⁺ scattering is larger than those at scattering of isotachic He ions. This acceleration of convoy electrons is qualitatively explained by the force due to surface wake induced by Coulomb exploding fragment He²⁺ and H⁺.     

Temperature dependence of anomalous Rutherford scattering of fast electrons in crystals

In contrast to the channeling of positively charged particles, the effect of the crystal temperature on orientational scattering of fast electrons has not been investigated up to now. Only in [1] did they observe a decrease in the efficiency of the inverse scattering of ^–-particles upon the heating of <100> KCl and KBr crystals, which they explained by a decrease in the efficiency of focusing of the electrons on chains of atoms. In this article the effect of thermal vibrations of atoms on the interaction of electrons with single crystals is discussed within the framework of the model of bound states of fast electrons with atomic arrays and crystal planes, which consistently explains both the high penetration of particles into the lattice and the anomalous Rutherford scattering under channeling conditions [2, 3]. Detailed discussion is carried out for <111> and (100) Si crystals and electron energy E=(1.0–1.5) MeV.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 7, pp. 29–35, July, 1978.     

Elastic scattering of slow electrons by calcium atoms into an angular range depending on the collision energy

The use of trochoidal and hypocycloidal spectrometers that are applied in modern experimental techniques for studying processes of electron scattering by atoms, ions, and surfaces is considered in some detail. The angular range of the collection of scattered electrons is determined by the operation mode of the spectrometer and depends on the collision energy. To analyze the structure of the measured energy dependence S(E), an analytical formalism reflecting both resonance and nonresonance features of low-energy scattering was used. A theoretical analysis of elastic scattering of slow (to 2 eV) electrons by Ca atoms permitted the interpretation of the observed structure of S(E) as a manifestation of the ² D shape resonance. A comparison of the theoretical values of the S(E) function with the total and differential scattering cross sections was performed.     

Characteristics of potential-resonance elastic scattering of slow electrons by calcium atoms

The characteristics of elastic scattering of electrons by atomic systems are described by the potential resonance method in terms of the energy dependence of integral-type cross section S taken using a hypocycloidal electron spectrometer. The effect of ² D shape resonance on the run of the curve S(E) is demonstrated with scattering of slow (of energy no higher than 2 eV) electrons by calcium atoms. The energy and width of the resonance are derived from the extrema (minimum and maximum) of the experimental curve S(E). This dependence also serves to find the electron scattering differential cross sections. Two slightly differing scattering angles are taken into account. The differential cross sections derived from the experimental data qualitatively agree with theoretical results, albeit being somewhat lower.     

The electron energy loss spectrum of EuO(100)

Energy losses of 200 eV to 2 keV electrons reflected from a disordered EuO(100) crystal show a bulk plasmon loss consistent with just less than six “quasi free” electrons per EuO unit, and 5p → nd resonance losses above the 5p threshold. The ratio of intensity of the 4d¹⁰ 4fⁿ⁰ → 4d⁹ 4fⁿ⁺¹ “giant resonance” loss at 142 eV to the corresponding direct recombination feature varies with energy, while the direct recombination and related Auger channels show similar energy dependence.     

Relativistic scattering calculations: On the study of surface magnetism by polarized and unpolarized electrons

A relativistic theory of elastic electron scattering, in which spin-orbit coupling and magnetic exchange interaction are both taken into account, has been applied to crystal atoms of the ferromagnets Ni, Fe and Gd. The spin-orbit- and exchange-induced scattering asymmetries obtained for polarized electrons are in good agreement with results from spin-orbit- only and exchange-only calculations. The residual deviations decrease with increasing energy. Interference effects give rise to sizeable values (up to about 4%) of a left-right scattering asymmetry for unpolarized electrons. This implies the possibility of studying surface ferromagnetism by unpolarized electron scattering.     

Streuung von Li+-Ionen an Edelgasen

The angular distribution of Li ₇ ⁺ -ions (7–60 keV) scattered by rare gas atoms (He, Ne, A, Kr, X) shows 3–5 characteristic maxima of intensity, which are not observed when electrons of equal energy are scattered by the same atoms. The existence of the maxima can be explained by polarization of the scattering rare gas atoms by the Li ₇ ⁺ -ions.     

Dielektrische Theorie der unelastischen Streuung von Elektronen in Kristallgitterreflexe

Inelastic energy losses of free electrons (20–100 keV) scattered into crystal reflections are theoretically investigated. By extending the usual dielectric theory of solids to crystals these scattering processes can be explained as an immediate scattering into the reflections. The probability of scattering for an electron with a fixed energy loss is derived. This result agrees in the case of a homogeneous medium with the probability of scattering already known within the frame of the usual dielectric theory.     

Most probable and average energy losses of the beam of monoenergetic charge particles with average and low energies at multiple scattering

The results of statistical modeling of the discrete process of multiple inelastic scattering are presented. This process is modeled to find the most probable and average energy losses of a beam of charged particles (electrons and protons) passing through a material layer with a given thickness. The proposed approach is based on determining the most probable energy loss at single small-angle scattering, on including the effect of the statistical probability on this quantity at multiple scattering, and on determining the average number of inelastic interactions for particles in a film with a known thickness. The dependence of the particle energy lost during interaction with atomic electrons on their relative motion is taken into account for low-energy particles. A new interpretation is offered for the parameter J in the logarithmic term in the formulas for the average and most probable energy losses of charged particles. A computational scheme for this parameter as an average potential energy of atomic electrons is given.     

用中能电子向前散射图像研究表面原子结构

从中能电子向前散射产生的实空间图像研究了Cu（111）1×1，Si（111）（3^1/2×3^1/2）R30°-In及Ge（111）（3^1/2×3^1/2）R30°-Ag的表面结构．Cu（111）1×1的图像不仅说明表面有三重旋转轴对称性，而且还表明fcc结构一直保持到最表面一层原子．Si（111）（3^1/2×3^1/2）R30°-In表面的图像说明In原子占据T4位，而不是H3位．Ge（111）（3^1/2×3^1/2）R30°-Ag的图像说明HCT模型是正确的．这些成功的应用说明从中能电子向前散射图像可以直观而且快捷地获得表面结构类型的可靠信息，而无需类似于低能电子衍射（LEED）表面结构分析那样的复杂计算 关键词：     

Electron Transitions during the Capture of an Electron by a He<Superscript>2+</Superscript> Ion at the Argon Atom

We have measured the absolute values of the total cross section of the one-electron capture by He²⁺ ions in the kinetic energy range 2–30 keV at the Ar atoms. The absolute values of the differential scattering cross sections of He⁺ ions formed during the one-electron capture and the electron capture with ionization at energies of 2.2, 5.4, and 30 keV have been determined. The electronic states of the formed ions have been determined using collision spectroscopy based on analysis of the change in the kinetic energy of He⁺ after the interaction. We have measured doubly differential (with respect to the kinetic energy and the scattering angle) cross sections of the formation of free electrons. The free electron formation channels (direct ionization and electron capture with ionization) have been analyzed by calculating the electron terms of the (HeAr)²⁺ system. The calculated cross section of capture with ionization is in conformity with the cross section measured using collision spectroscopy.     

Relativistic double differential cross sections for Compton scattering by bound electrons: Test at low photon energies and predictions at intermediate photon energies

Cross section profiles d²σ/dΩdω′ for Compton scattering of photons by bound electrons are calculated for all subshells of the atom. Results obtained from the form factor approximation and from a relativistic version of the impulse approximation are compared with experimental data for Cu and Pb at a scattering angle ofθ=145° and a photon energy of 662 keV. The impulse approximation proves to be superior to the form factor approximation and is used to predict cross section profiles for a primary energy of 50 MeV and different scattering angles and charge numbers. It is shown that only for the heaviest atoms and scattering angles belowθ=5° there is a non-negligible contribution of Compton scattering to the elastic peak.     

Wechselwirkung von Elektronen mit Gitterschwingungen in Ammoniumchlorid und Ammoniumbromid

Energy loss spectra of polycrystalline NH₄Cl and NH₄Br films have been studied between 10 and 400 meV using 30-keV electrons. The resolution of the spectrometer was between 4 and 10 meV, the scattering angle smaller than 1.2×10^?4 radian. Strong energy losses and gains were found near 20 meV corresponding to excitation of translational lattice vibrations wellknown from reststrahl measurements. Weaker energy losses above 100 meV are due to excitation of ammonium ion fundamentals and their interaction with torsional vibrations and, presumably, with translational lattice vibrations. In this energy loss range agreement is stated concerning the general behaviour between energy loss and infra-red absorption spectra. In the finer details, however, striking deviations occur, which must be ascribed to the different interaction mechanisms of lattice vibrations with electrons and photons, respectively.     

Effect of dopant Cr ions on the dielectric properties of melt-grown ZnSe crystals

The frequency and temperature dependences of the real and imaginary parts of the permittivity of Cr-doped (n _Cr ? 10¹⁸ cm^?3) melt-grown ZnSe crystals have been measured in the low-frequency region. It has been established that such doping reduces the heterogeneity of the dielectric properties and the level of energy losses of ac electric field in a crystalline ingot. The effect of dopant atoms on the dielectric properties has been explained as being caused by formation of defect associates with participation of these atoms and intrinsic crystal defects.     

Scattering effects of primary electrons in Co/Cu(1 1 1) measured by Auger; elastic and loss electrons

Electron energy losses were measured as a function of the incidence angle of the primary electron beam for the Co/Cu(1 1 1) adsorption system. The measurements performed for the clean and covered substrate reveal characteristic intensity maxima associated with the close packed rows of atoms, as it was observed in the so called directional Auger and directional elastic peak electron spectroscopy profiles. The incidence angle dependent signal of electron energy losses measured for the clean (Cu 3p_3/2) and covered (Co 3p_3/2) substrate gives the so called directional electron energy loss spectroscopy (DEELS) profiles which contain structural as well as chemical information. The scattering of primaries and different emission processes associated with electron energy losses, Auger, and elastically backscattered electrons are discussed. A change in the h_Cu (Cu M_2,3VV transition) Auger signal recorded during the continuous cobalt deposition shows that the growth mode is not a pure layer by layer type. The complete covering of the substrate by Co at higher coverages is confirmed by the comparison between experimental and theoretical ratios of the Auger peak heights.     

The initial oxidation of Cu(100) single crystal surfaces: an electron spectroscopic investigation

The total energy distribution of electrons emitted from clean Cu(100) and oxygen covered surfaces is analysed. A primary electron energy of 400 eV enabled the investigation of characteristic losses (ELS), Cu MVV Auger transitions and true secondary electrons in a single spectroscopic run. Oxygen exposure up to 10⁸ L at elevated temperature (~400 K) results in a Cu density of states (DOS) strongly affected by O(2p) electrons. The Auger lines of Cu, atomic-like for clean surfaces, reveal DOS effects after some 10⁷ L oxygen exposure: all MVV transitions shift down by ~2 eV in spite of a fixed M₂₃ level; the M₂₃VV Auger line splitting is vanishing due to a broadened valence band maximum allowing the deexcitation of the final two-hole state of intraatomic transitions. Heating the oxygen covered crystal to 820 K is accompanied by the removal of much surface oxygen and an electronic state resembling an earlier oxidation state without DOS effects in the Cu Auger spectrum.