Photon- and electron-stimulated desorption from rare earth oxides

G. Loubriel, M. L. Knotek, R. H. Stulen, B. E. Koel, C. C. Parks

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Abstract

Resonance in the photon-stimulated desportion (PSD) spectra of La, Ce, and Er oxides are reported at photon energies near the La(4d), Ce(4d), and Er(3d) edges. These resonances, also seen in soft x-ray absorption (SXA), arise from excitations of d electrons to the 4f shell. Comparisons of SXA and PSD show how PSD can be used to determine surface valency. ESD data from Ce and Er oxides is used to establish the importance of the 5p level in the electronic pathways which lead to desorption.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1145-1148
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume1
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 1983
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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