New experimental setup for in situ measurement of slow ion induced sputtering

A new experimental equipment allowing to study the sputtering induced by ion beam irradiation is presented. The sputtered particles are collected on a catcher which is analyzed in situ by Auger electron spectroscopy without breaking the ultra high vacuum (less than 10-9mbar), avoiding thus any probl...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Authors Salou, P, Lebius, H, Benyagoub, A, Langlinay, T, Lelièvre, D, Ban-d'Etat, B
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 05.06.2013
Subjects
Angular distribution
High vacuum
In situ measurement
Ion beams
Irradiation
Light elements
Pyrolytic graphite
Sputtering
Tungsten
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Summary:A new experimental equipment allowing to study the sputtering induced by ion beam irradiation is presented. The sputtered particles are collected on a catcher which is analyzed in situ by Auger electron spectroscopy without breaking the ultra high vacuum (less than 10-9mbar), avoiding thus any problem linked to possible contamination. This method allows to measure the angular distribution of sputtering yield. Thanks to this new setup it is now possible to study the sputtering of many elements especially light elements such as carbon based materials. Preliminary results are presented in the case of highly oriented pyrolytic graphite and tungsten irradiated by an Ar+ beam at respectively 2.8 keV and 7 keV.
ISSN:2331-8422