Theory experiment comparison of the electron backscattering factor from solids at low electron energy (250-5,000 eV)

M. M. El Gomati, C. G. H. Walker, A. M. D. Assad, M. Zadrazil

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Abstract

The electron backscattering factor was measured from 24 different elements at low primary beam energy (250-5,000 eV). The results were compared with Monte Carlo simulations from a variety of freely available programs and an in-house developed program. The results suggest that a thin film of oxide can modify the backscattering factor at low primary energy. In addition, a number of problems have been identified with the freely available programs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)215
Number of pages14
JournalScanning
Volume30
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2008

Keywords

  • Monte Carlo
  • electron
  • backscattering factor
  • low energy
  • stopping power
  • MONTE-CARLO-SIMULATION
  • STOPPING POWER
  • CROSS-SECTION
  • C-LANGUAGE
  • SCATTERING
  • BEAM
  • CODE
  • MICROSCOPY
  • CASINO
  • MATTER

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