ISSN:
1434-6036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The perturbed angular correlation of the 173 keV—247 keVγ-γ-cascade in111Cd was measured for proton-irradiated and quenched cadmium as a function of the annealing temperature. Three distinct defect configurations were identified by the quadrupole interaction frequencies:D 1 with $$\left| {v_Q } \right| = \left| {\frac{{eQV_{zz} }}{h}} \right| = 103\left( 3 \right)$$ MHz visible for annealing temperaturesT A between 110 K and 130 K,D 2 with |v Q | between 4 and 22 MHz observed for 110 K ≦T A ≦150 K, andD 3 with no electric field gradient. The fractionD 3 is seen from 77 K to room temperature. The defect configurationsD 1 andD 2 are of vacancy type. It is argued thatD 1 originates from simple defect structures (probably mono- or divacancies) whileD 2 is attributed to small vacancy agglomerates. Because of its larger stability,D 3 is ascribed to defect loops. The experiment shows clearly that a vacancy-like defect is mobile in recovery stage III in Cd.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01323688
