Measurement of X-Ray Cross Sections Relevant to a Scanning Ion Microscope.

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of using X rays generated by heavy ion-atom collisions as the monitoring signal in an ion microscope. Experimental progress in the design, construction, and operation of an experimental apparatus to measure the rate of X-ray production by heavy ions is described. Particular attention is paid to a new type of soft X-ray spectrometer. Preliminary X-ray cross sections obtained with the described apparatus are presented for 1.0 to 2.5 MeV ions incident upon a thin carbon target. The cross sections are found to increase with ion velocity in the range studied. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 1973
Accession Number
AD0775547

Entities

People

  • Frederick W. Martin
  • Robert K. Cacak
  • Song Sik Choe

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Collisions
  • Construction
  • Measurement
  • Microscopes
  • Monitoring
  • Production
  • Scanning
  • Soft X Rays
  • Spectrometers
  • X Rays

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Solar Physics
  • Systems Analysis and Design