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Radiation Effects in Thin Films

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Physics of Nonmetallic Thin Films

Part of the book series: NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series ((NSSB,volume 14))

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The term “radiation effects” is usually used to describe the secondary phenomena which occur after a high-energy photon or particle has passed through a solid lattice and disturbed it by transferring momentum to some atoms or by raising some atoms to electronically excited states. While these primary transfers of energy are predictable and roughly similar in form for all elements and compounds, the sequelae depend very strongly on the chemical and physical structure of the solid. For thin films, we should thus observe virtually all the effects expected in the corresponding bulk material, to which will be added a range of effects characteristic of the thin-film state such as surface effects, non-stoichiometry, high impurity levels, strain and disorder. Also, since thin films are frequently used in electronic devices, we must interest ourselves in effects associated with drift or displacement of electrons, holes or ions. This variety makes the investigation of radiation effects in thin films a challenging task especially since the nature of thin films eliminates several of the conventional investigative tools used for bulk crystals. However, because of its technological importance, the field continues to develop.

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Holmes-Siedle, A. (1976). Radiation Effects in Thin Films. In: Dupuy, C.H.S., Cachard, A. (eds) Physics of Nonmetallic Thin Films. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 14. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-0847-8_14

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