The characteristic X-ray spectra of free atoms of metals

The article presents the results of a study of characteristic X-ray spectra of free atoms by means of a new simple technique. A pulsed electron beam was used for evaporation and to create inner-shell vacancies in free atoms of metals. The spectra were obtained with the help of an X-ray monochromator which allowed precise comparison between the free-atoms spectra and corresponding solid-state spectra. The shifts of the peaks were measured and found to be in the range Δλ/λ≈10⁻⁵–10⁻⁴. The K-, L- and M-series spectra were studied. A number of the free-atoms spectra revealed structure which was not resolved in the solid-state spectra and which is of interest for atomic structure calculation applications. This electron beam technique for the investigation of X-ray characteristic spectra of free atoms can be used for the refinement of X-ray wavelength standards.     

High-resolution auger spectra of adsorbates

X-Ray excited Auger spectra (XAES) from adsorbates and small condensed molecules containing oxygen and nitrogen are presented. The data collected show the utility of XAES for identification of surface species. The interpretation of the shapes of O KLL and N KLL spectra is discussed. The role of screening or relaxation processes is illustrated with the example of the O KLL Auger spectra of oxides and adsorbed oxygen.     

Ion excited auger spectra of aluminum

An Auger spectrum from aluminum has been detected for the first time using argon ion bombardment as the method for excitation. The Auger spectral line shape differs from that obtained using electron excitation.     

Secondary and auger electron spectra of a Cu-Be alloy

The slow secondary electron spectra corresponding to the copper rich surface and oxidized beryllium surface of Cu-Be alloys are observed after argon ion bombardment and heating treatment of the sample and they are identified by Auger electron spectroscopy.     

Directed motion for delta-kicked atoms with broken symmetries: comparison between theory and experiment

We report an experimental investigation of momentum diffusion in the delta-function kicked rotor where time symmetry is broken by a two-period kicking cycle and spatial symmetry by an alternating linear potential. We exploit this, and a technique involving a moving optical potential, to create an asymmetry in the momentum diffusion that is due to the classical chaotic diffusion. This represents a realization of a type of Hamiltonian quantum ratchet.     

Modern aspects of the theory of the spectra of multielectron atoms

The modern methods of theoretical investigation of the structure and spectra of multielectron atoms and ions are briefly reviewed. The questions of taking into account the symmetry properties of the systems studied and the principles of construction of special mathematical machinery for atomic calculations are discussed. The stationary perturbation series is extended to atoms with several unfilled shells and explicit expressions are derived for the average characteristics of the spectra. Simplified methods for determining the radiative lifetimes are also examined.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 8, pp. 6–17, August, 1990.     

The polarisability of atoms and molecules: a comparison between a conceptual density functional theory approach and time-dependent density functional theory

We investigate the local polarisability or polarisability density using both a conceptual density functional theory approach based on the linear response function and time-dependent density functional theory. Using a zero frequency in the latter, we can immediately compare both approaches. Using an analytical expression for the linear response kernel, we are able to systematically analyse α(r) throughout the periodic table. An extension to molecules is also made with a study of the CO molecule retrieving the connection between local softness and local polarisability.     

Infrared and auger spectra of dysprosium silicate films

Dysprosium silicate films, Dy _x Si _y O _z , have been investigated using infrared (IR) and Auger spectroscopy. The films have been formed by oxidizing dysprosium metal films on 5.2-nm-thick silicon dioxide films at a temperature of 600°C. It is shown that the composition of the Dy _x Si _y O _z dysprosium silicate films is close to that of dysprosium pyrosilicate, Dy₂Si₂O₇, and irregular in thickness. On going from the film outer surface to the silicon substrate, the amount of dysprosium decreases and that of silicon bound to oxygen increases. Silicon dioxide, SiO₂, predominates in the layer composition near the silicon substrate. The dielectric leakage current density in the accumulation mode is one order of magnitude lower in the Dy _x Si _y O _z films than in the SiO₂ films of the same equivalent thickness due to the larger physical thickness of the former.     

Phase-conjugation in two-level atoms: comparison of quantum interference theory to exact results

The analytically derived predictions of a recently developed theory on phase conjugate four wave mixing (FWM) in two-level atoms [Phys. Rev. A 60, 1672 (1999)], which interprets many of the signal features as a consequence of quantum interference between the probability amplitudes for photon emission from relevant dressed states, is compared to the results that one obtains from a non-perturbative, numerical calculation of the density matrix equations. The results delineate the regimes and assumptions under which the perturbative results are valid, and it is shown that despite the simplifying assumptions that are invoked for the dressed state theory, many of its predictions are in qualitative agreement with the exact, numerical results.     

The energy loss spectra and auger spectra of palladium hydride and palladium glasses

We have measured the Auger and energy loss spectra of Pd hydrides and Pd glasses. An unusually sharp electronic transition was observed at 32.4 eV for pure Pd hydrides. The surface compositions of Pd glasses were found to be in good agreement with their bulk compositions.     

Quantitative elemental and phase composition analysis by auger spectra: Matrix factors

This work is devoted to the methodical support of composition diagnostics of near-surface layers, thin films, and layered structures with interfaces by Auger spectra in the course of ion profiling. Two alternative approaches used currently in diagnostics, elemental and phase analysis, are compared by an example of objects of the known phase composition, which are buried cobalt disilicide layers in silicon. Contributions of the ion sputtering, primary electron beam backscattering, generation and escape of Auger electrons are considered.     

Sulphur KLL auger spectra of gaseous sulphur compounds

Measurements of the diagram-line energies and intensities of sulphur KLL Auger spectra for the gaseous compounds H₂S, SO₂ and SF₆ are p     

空心原子的K-x射线谱

报道了利用兰州重离子加速器国家实验室ECR离子源首次引出的全裸Ar离子和类氢、类氦、类锂Ar离子与Be固体表面相互作用形成的空心原子x射线实验测量结果.结果发现，同样条件下，由于K壳层电子的剥离，Ar的K-x射线单离子发射产额增加了5个量级，约为36×10-3每原子；而当L壳层存在电子时，Ar的K-x射线几乎观测不到. 关键词： 高电荷态离子 空心原子 x射线 单离子产额     

Energy loss spectra,auger spectra and high energy electron diffraction of A-15 superconductors

We have measured the electron energy loss spectra of V₃Si, Nb₃Al, Nb₃Sn, Nb₃Ge (annealed) and Nb₃Ge (sputtered) from 3 to 70 eV. Numerous new structures were discovered in this study which could be related to interband transitions, plasma excitations, and core transitions. We have also measured the high energy electron diffraction patterns and Auger spectra which characterized the lattice structures and compositions of these surfaces.     

Complete breakdown of the one-electron picture of auger spectra of solids

The very broad M₄₅?N₂₃N₄₅ (3d^-1 → 4p^-14d^-1) Auger spectra for metals in the range Pd to Te arise from complete breakdown of the one-electron picture of the final state double vacancy due to 4p^-14d^-1 ? 4d^-3?f giant Coster-Kronig fluctuation and decay processes. This is an example of atomic-like effects giving rise to level shifts and broadening which are large in comparison with typical widths of d-bands in solids. The 4p^-14d^-1 two-hole spectral function can be approximated by a 4p^-1 single-hole spectral function perturbed by a static, sharp 4d^-1 hole. The resulting Auger line-shapes are different from single-hole 4p^-1 line-shapes from XPS and XES. Analogous effects also occur for double vacancies involving one or two 4s-holes.     

Molecular MNN auger spectra of gaseous tetramethyltin and hexamethylditin

Photoelectron and Auger (MNN) spectra of tetramethyltin and hexamethylditin have been measured and the results compared to those of metallic tin. Energies and intensities of the Auger lines are in agreement with theory based on an Intermediate Coupling scheme since LS coupling theory was inadequate. Relaxation contributions have been evaluated.     

Single-electron charging spectra: from natural to artificial atoms

We present a theoretical study of the charging spectra in natural and artificial atoms. We apply a model electrostatic potential created by a homogenously charged sphere. This model potential allows for a continuous passage from the Coulomb potential of the nucleus to parabolic confinement potential of quantum dots. We consider electron systems with N=1,…,10 electrons with the use of the Hartree–Fock method. We discuss the qualitative similarities and differences between the chemical potential spectrum of electron systems bound to nucleus and confined in quantum dots.     

Observation of resonance recombination lines in electron excited auger spectra of Gd

Combined measurements of electron excited N_4,5 Auger spectra and photoelectron emission on clean and oxidized Gd lead to a distinction between Auger lines originating from 4d → continuum and 4d → 4? resonance excitations. Several Auger structures are identified as due to the direct recombination of 4d⁹4?⁸ states with the 4f and valence electrons. The shape of the most prominent Auger line for oxidized Gd agrees perfectly with the Fano profile of the 4? photoemission intensity.