Characterization of optical coatings by Rutherford backscattering spectrometry and elastic recoil detection analysis

Author(s):  
R. Pretorius ◽  
D. Bezuidenhout
2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vu Duc Phu ◽  
Le Hong Khiem ◽  
A. P. Kobzev ◽  
M. Kulik

This paper presents the results of an experimental study of three samples containing various elements in the near-surface layers. The depth profiles of all the elements of different atomic masses from hydrogen to silver were investigated by Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) and Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ERDA). The experiments were performed by using the low-energy (about 2 MeV) 4He+ ion beams. The obtained results demonstrate the possibility of the RBS and ERDA methods in the investigation of depth profiles of any mass element with an atomic concentration of about 0.01 at.% and a depth resolution close to 10 nm.


2005 ◽  
Vol 865 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Abou-Ras ◽  
Debashis Mukherji ◽  
Gernot Kostorz ◽  
David Brémaud ◽  
Marc Kälin ◽  
...  

AbstractThe formation of MoSe2 has been studied on polycrystalline Mo layers and on Mo single crystals in dependence of the Mo orientation, the Na concentration, and also as a function of the Se source and the substrate temperatures. The Mo substrates were selenized by evaporation of Se. The samples were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction, Rutherford backscattering spectrometry, elastic recoil detection analysis, and by conventional and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. It was found that the crystal structure and orientation of the MoSe2 layer change with increasing substrate temperature. However, the texture of MoSe2 does not depend on the orientation of the Mo substrate. It was also found that the MoSe2 growth is significantly influenced by the Na concentration at substrate temperatures of 450°C and 580°C.


2000 ◽  
Vol 39 (Part 1, No. 8) ◽  
pp. 5010-5013
Author(s):  
Takeshi Mizota ◽  
Setsuo Nakao ◽  
Hiroaki Niwa ◽  
Kazuo Saitoh

1993 ◽  
Vol 321 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. A. Achete ◽  
L. Bernardino ◽  
F. L. Freire ◽  
G. Mariotto ◽  
H. Niehus

ABSTRACTSilicon crystallization has been observed to occur in copper/a-Si:H thin film bilayers annealed at 280 °C. Copper-silicide formation was observed after annealing at 200 °C. Samples characterization was made by a combination of several analytical techniques: scanning electron Microscopy, Raman spectroscopy through a microscope probe, Auger electron spectroscopy, elastic recoil detection analysis and Rutherford backscattering spectrometry. The possible role of hydrogen in this process is discussed.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dmitrii Moldarev ◽  
Elbruz M. Baba ◽  
Marcos V. Moro ◽  
Chang C. You ◽  
Smagul Zh. Karazhanov ◽  
...  

It has been recently demonstrated that yttrium oxyhydride(YHO) films can exhibit reversible photochromic properties when exposed to illumination at ambient conditions. This switchable optical propertyenables their utilization in many technological applications, such as smart windows, sensors, goggles, medical devices, etc. However, how the composition of the films affects their optical properties is not fully clear and therefore demands a straightforward investigation. In this work, the composition of YHO films manufactured by reactive magnetron sputtering under different conditions is deduced in a ternary diagram from Time-of-Flight Elastic Recoil Detection Analysis (ToF-ERDA). The results suggest that stable compounds are formed with a specificchemical formula – YH<sub>2-δ</sub>O<sub>δ</sub>. In addition, optical and electrical properties of the films are investigated, and a correlation with their compositions is established. The corresponding photochromic response is found in a specific oxygen concentration range (0.45 < δ < 1.5) with maximum and minimum of magnitude on the lower and higher border, respectively.


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