Theory of ion scattering from single crystals

The scattering of He⁺, Ne⁺ and Ar⁺ ions at 600 eV from Ni(110) in the [11̄0] direction is modeled using classical dynamics. The distributions of final scattering angles of the primary ions are displayed as contour plots over the surface impact zone. From the contour plots the regions of the surface that give rise to scattering at specific angles can be isolated. The majority of the inplane scattering arises from collisions of the primary ion with second layer or “valley” atoms. However, to correctly reproduce the experimental energy distribution curves of Heiland and Taglauer (J. Vacuum Sci. Technol. 9 (1971) 620), we must include a simple collision time correction to account for neutralization of the ion beam. This analysis predicts that the ions which collide with second layer atoms of the solid are preferentially neutralized. The energy distributions due to first layer collisions agree well with experiment. We find that a full molecular three dimensional model is needed to describe all of the ion scattering events since for most of the collisions, the ion is simultaneously interacting with at least two atoms of the solid. However, in agreement with other workers we find only a single collision is responsible for the “binary” peak in the energy distribution. In addition the relative scattering intensity at different angles is dependent on having a three-dimensional solid.     

Raman scattering in LiB3O5 single crystals at 300 and 20 K

The Raman-scattering spectra of LiB₃O₅ single crystals at 300 and 20 K have been investigated in detail. The LO- and TO-phonon lines of different symmetries are separated and identified. The reasons for the change in the Raman spectra of LiB₃O₅ upon cooling to 20 K are studied. The intensity ratios for scattering with participation of LO and TO modes of the A ₁ symmetry are found in dependence on the observation geometry.     

Experimental and computer study of ion scattering from single crystals

The spatial distribution of reflected particles was experimentally studied in the case of oblique incidence of 4.5 keV Ar ions on a (001) Cu face along the (110) and (100) planes. The distribution in ejection angles of the reflected particles was found to have several peaks and minima. To explain the results of these reflection experiments a computer study was performed. The shape of the calculated spatial distribution curves appears to be very sensitive to variations of the constants in the interaction potentials. Some features of the spatial distribution of the reflected ions have been shown to be connected to the motion of ions in surface semichannels. The spatial distribution of the neutral component of scattered and sputtered particles was also studied in the experiments. A predominant yield of the sputtered particles was observed not only in the low-index but also in high-index directions.     

Electron-phonon scattering in transport properties of InSe single crystals

Summary The electron-phonon scattering in indium selenide single crystals has been investigated by Hall-mobility and Raman-spectroscopy measurements. The experimental data have been interpreted according to the Fivaz and Schmid model for homopolar optical scattering. The best fit of the experimental results is obtained by assuming the bidimensional behaviour of the interaction involving anA ₁ phonon with energy 14.5 meV. The bidimensional character is probably due to the presence of a large number of planar defects, confirmed by electron microscope observations, which strongly localize the carriers within the layers.

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Riassunto In questo lavoro è riportato uno studio dell'interazione elettrone-fonone in monocristalli di seleniuro di indio, condotto mediante misure di effetto Hall e spettroscopia Raman. I dati sperimentali sono stati interpretati secondo il modello di Fivaz e Schmid, per lo scattering da fononi ottici omopolari. L'approssimazione migliore delle curve sperimentali è ottenuta assumendo un carattere bidimensionale per l'interazione tra gli elettroni ed i fononi, nel modoA ₁, con energia 14.5 meV. Il carattere bidimensionale delle proprietà di trasporto è probabilmente dovuto alla presenza di difetti planari che localizzano i portatori di carica all'interno degli strati.

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Резюме Исследуется электрон-фононное рассеяние в монокристаллах InSe, используя измерения подвижности Холла и спектроскопии комбинационного рассеяния. Экспериментальые данные интерпретируются в соответствии с моделью Фиваца и Шмидта для гомополярного оптического рассеяния. Наилучшая подгонка экспериментальных результав получается в предположении двумерного характера взаимодействия между электронами и фононами, модыA ₁ , с энергией 14.5 мэВ. Двумерный характер, по-видимому, обусуовлен наличием большого числа плоских дефектов, которые сильно локализуют носители внутри слоев, что подтверждается наблюдениями электронной микроскопии.

     

Search for 100 TeV gamma-rays from SN 1987 A

Summary We present the results of a search for very high energy γ-rays (E _γ≈100 TeV) from SN 1987A between August 1987 and May 1988. No counting rate excess from the source is observed. The larger enhancement is seen in January 1988, but is statistically not significant (1.4 s.d.). The derived upper limits to the γ-ray and proton luminosities of the SN areL _γ≤1.9·10⁴⁰ erg/s andL _p≤1.2·10⁴² erg/s. To speed up publication, the proofs were not sent to the authors and were supervised by the Scientific Committee.     

Defect evolution and photoluminescence in anion-defective alumina single crystals exposed to high doses of gamma-rays

A method of luminescent UV and VUV spectroscopy was used to study the evolution of color centers in anion-defective alumina single crystals exposed to high doses of gamma-radiation. A sharp drop in the intensity of the emission bands and, therefore, the concentration of F⁺ and F-centers associated with the formation of aggregate F₂-type centers was found. The aggregate centers create an additional emission band in the range of (1.8–2.8) eV. When the crystals are exposed to middle and high doses, the photoluminescence (PL) intensity is the highest in the emission band of F₂²⁺-centers, which indicates a high concentration of the aggregates from singly charged oxygen vacancies (of F⁺-centers). When PL of the crystals exposed to high doses is excited with synchrotron radiation of the VUV range, a wide emission band in the red and near infrared (NIR) regions is registered. The centers related presumably to impurity defects, their aggregates and clusters consisting of several oxygen vacancies are responsible for this emission band.     

Quasi single collisions in noble gas ion scattering from single crystals; a new calculational approach

A new method for calculating the probability of QS-collisions is outlined. The required computation times are reduced by at least two orders of magnitude compared with former calculations.     

Resonant Raman scattering from superconducting single crystals of (BEDT-TTF)2I3

A study of low energetic resonant Raman scattering of (BEDT-TTF)₂I₃ superconducors was performed. The vanishing of phonon bands accompanied by a decrease of the electronic background was observed belowT _c . We propose a theoretical explanation for this novel effect in terms of the Balseiro-Falicov model of phonon-superconducting amplitude mode interaction.     

Infrared reflectivity and Raman scattering of lithium oxide single crystals

Infrared reflection and Raman spectra of single crystals of lithium oxide have been measured at room temperature. The reflection spectra have been analyzed by means of a fit with a classical dispersion formula. The result gives the frequencies of the fundamental transverse and longitudinal optical modes as 425 and 737 cm^?1, respectively. The frequency of the Raman active fundamental mode is also established at 523 cm^?1. From these frequencies an effective charge of lithium ion and effective force constants are obtained on the basis of lattice dynamical models.     

Atomically resolved images of I(h) ice single crystals in the solid phase

The morphology and crystal structure of nanoparticles of ice were examined by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Two different crystal structures were found and unambiguously assigned to hexagonal (I(h)) and cubic (I(c)) ice crystals. Direct observation of oxygen columns clearly revealed the hexagonal packing of water molecules. Electron energy-loss spectroscopy was used to monitor the electronic excitation in ice, suggesting possible dissociation of water molecules. Dynamic process of phase transition between I(h) and I(c) phases of individual ice nanoparticles under electron beam irradiation was also monitored by in situ transmission electron diffractometry.     

Anomalies in the temperature dependences of the bulk and shear strength of aluminum single crystals in the submicrosecond range

The results of measurements of the dynamic yield stress and the ultimate strength of aluminum single crystals in the temperature range from 15 to 650°C, which is only 10°C lower than the melting point, are presented. The measurements are made on samples under the action of plane shock waves with a pressure up to 5 GPa behind the front and of a duration of ～2×10^?7 s. It is found that the dynamic yield stress anomalously increases, attaining, in the vicinity of the melting point, a value four times as high as that measured at room temperature. The dynamic strength of the single crystals in this temperature range decreases approximately by 40%, a high strength being preserved in the state in which melting during extension is expected.     

Analysis of diffuse scattering of single crystals using monte carlo methods

While conventional crystal structure analysis using Bragg intensities reveals only information about the average structure of the crystal, diffuse scattering contains additional information about the disorder, i.e. departure from the average structure, of the studied material. Two different approaches to the analysis of diffuse scattering based on Monte Carlo methods are described in this paper: the direct Monte Carlo (MC) simulation technique and the Reverse Monte Carlo (RMC) method. The MC method requires the construction of a model for the disorder based on physical and chemical considerations and the selection of a set of near-neighbour interactions. The given model is realized by minimizing the total energy of the crystal via MC simulations. Next, the corresponding diffraction pattern is calculated and compared with the experimental data. By adjusting the near-neighbour interaction and repeating the process, a qualitative “match” between observed and calculated diffuse scattering is obtained. In contrast, the RMC method minimizes the difference between observed and calculated diffuse scattering intensities directly. This method leads to one real space structure consistent with the observed diffuse scattering but does not automatically result in a chemically sensible structure or further insight into the particular disorder problem.

The first example given in this paper demonstrates the viability of the RMC method by refining diffuse scattering data calculated from simulated structures with known disorder parameters. These structures were generated using the MC technique. As a second example MC and RMC simulations of the diffuse scattering of stabilized zirconias (CSZ) are shown, modelling occupational disorder as well as displacements.     

Light scattering from electrohydrodynamic turbulence in liquid crystals

We report preliminary results of an analysis of the statistics of light scattered from electrohydrodynamic turbulence in this layers of nematic liquid crystal. These suggest that the dynamic scattering mode can be described by a phase-screen model.     

Rosette motion and string scattering of 20 MeV electrons in MgO single crystals

Analytical estimates and computer simulations were undertaken to perceive the motion of negative particles through a lattice structure, the interaction being classical binary scattering. Three distinct modes of particle motion along atomic strings were found depending on the magnitude of the transverse energy and the angular momentum L of the particle with regard to the string axis. At small and large L increased scattering on the strings as compared with random penetration dominates. At medium L and negative transverse energy (bound state particles in the attractive potential) a rosette motion along the string occurs. In this case small impact parameters to the string atoms are avoided and thus an increased penetrability of the negative particles results. The influence of thermal lattice vibrations on these motions was studied.

Experimentally, the negative particle motion modes manifested themselves in the penetration profiles of 20 MeV electrons through an 8 μm MgO single crystal.