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Neutron Depth Profiling by Large Angle Coincidence Spectroscopy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 February 2011

J. Vacík ,
J. Cervenä ,
V. Hnatowicz ,
V. Havränek  and
D. Fink
J. Vacík
Affiliation:
Nuclear Physics Institute, 250 68 Rez
J. Cervenä
Affiliation:
Nuclear Physics Institute, 250 68 Rez
V. Hnatowicz
Affiliation:
Nuclear Physics Institute, 250 68 Rez
V. Havränek
Affiliation:
Nuclear Physics Institute, 250 68 Rez
D. Fink
Affiliation:
Czech Republic Hahn-Meitner Institute, Glienickerstr. 100, Berlin 39, Germany
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Abstract

Extremely low concentrations of several technologically important elements (mainly lithium and boron) have been studied by a modified neutron depth profiling technique. Large angle coincidence spectroscopy using neutrons to probe solids with a thickness not exceeding several micrometers has proved to be a powerful analytical method with an excelent detection sensitivity. Depth profiles in the ppb atomic range are accessible for any solid material. A depth resolution of about 20 nanometers can be achieved.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 354: Symposium A – Beam Solid Interactions for Materials Synthesis and Characterization , 1994 , 419
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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