Bonding Information from Auger Spectroscopy.

Abstract

The use of Auger Spectroscopy to obtain bonding and electronic structure information is reviewed. The methods for extracting the Auger lineshape from the experimental spectrum are described; in particular the background substraction and loss deconvolution techniques are presented. A prescription is given for quantitatively interpreting the lineshape utilizing an empirically determines one-electron DOS and atomic Auger matrix elements. Final state hole-hole correlation or localization effects on the lineshape are emphasized. The carbon KVV lineshapes of graphite, diamond, and the carbides are examined. Localization effects in the lineshapes are correlated with ionic bonding character. Originator supplied keywords include: Auger electron spectroscopy, screening, localization, graphite, and carbides.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA150864

Entities

People

  • David E. Ramaker

Organizations

  • George Washington University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Auger Electron Spectroscopy
  • Auger Electrons
  • Chemistry
  • Electron Spectroscopy
  • Electrons
  • Graphitic Materials
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy

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  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Thin Film Deposition Science.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics