ISSN:
1432-0630
Keywords:
79.20
;
68.20
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The fluence dependence of the sputtering yield has been studied on amorphous silicon under uhv conditions with 0.5 to 5keV Ar+ using the KARMA technique (Kombinierte Auger/Röntgen Mikro-Analyse). It allows to measure simultaneously the surface composition, the differential sputtering yield, and the total amount of implanted gas. For all energies, the yield increases initially and reaches saturation after the removal of a layer the thickness of which is closely correlated to the ion range. Gas implantation as a cause for these fluence effects can be ruled out by quantitative analysis. The relative yield increase is found to be larger for low energies than for higher ones. Both these findings can be qualitatively explained by a simple damage collection model.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00617769
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