Auger- and X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy in Materials Science: A User-Oriented Guide: 49 (Springer Series in Surface Sciences, 49) - Hardcover

Hofmann, Siegfried

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3642273807 ISBN 13: 9783642273803

Publisher: Springer, 2012

Synopsis

To anyone who is interested in surface chemical analysis of materials on the nanometer scale, this book is prepared to give appropriate information. Based on typical application examples in materials science, a concise approach to all aspects of quantitative analysis of surfaces and thin films with AES and XPS is provided. Starting from basic principles which are step by step developed into practically useful equations, extensive guidance is given to graduate students as well as to experienced researchers. Key chapters are those on quantitative surface analysis and on quantitative depth profiling, including recent developments in topics such as surface excitation parameter and backscattering correction factor. Basic relations are derived for emission and excitation angle dependencies in the analysis of bulk material and of fractional nano-layer structures, and for both smooth and rough surfaces. It is shown how to optimize the analytical strategy, signal-to-noise ratio, certainty and detection limit. Worked examples for quantification of alloys and of layer structures in practical cases (e.g. contamination, evaporation, segregation and oxidation) are used to critically review different approaches to quantification with respect to average matrix correction factors and matrix relative sensitivity factors. State-of-the-art issues in quantitative, destructive and non-destructive depth profiling are discussed with emphasis on sputter depth profiling and on angle resolved XPS and AES. Taking into account preferential sputtering and electron backscattering corrections, an introduction to the mixing-roughness-information depth (MRI) model and its extensions is presented.  

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Product Description:

The level and scope of the book is designed for those working with AES: for technicians (operators), graduate students and researchers. Therefore, the emphasis is on guiding the user to optimize his/her work with AES. After a short introduction, the technique is presented step by step in a logical sequence, from sample preparation and instrument setup through data acquisition to data evaluation. Guidance to problem solving and a number of typical, worked examples facilitate quick access to sufficient expertise to acquire, treat and judge AES data in a reliable manner. The book will thus be invaluable, not only to the practical analyst, but also to the scientific supervisor and laboratory manager.

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 3642273807
• ISBN 13: 9783642273803
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 548