Chemical identity of atoms using core electron annihilations
Conference
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OSTI ID:300394
Positron annihilation spectroscopy is a sensitive probe for studying the electronic structure of defects in solids. The high momentum part of the Doppler-broadened annihilation spectra can be used to distinguish different elements. This is achieved by using a new two-detector coincidence system and by imposing appropriate kinematic cuts to exclude background events. The new setup improves the peak to background ratio in the annihilation spectrum to {approximately}10{sup 5}. As a result, the line shape variations arising from different core electrons can be studied. The new approach adds elemental specificity to the Doppler broadening technique, and is useful in studying elemental variations around a defect site. Results from several case studies are reviewed.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Financial Management and Controller, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48; AC02-76CH00016
- OSTI ID:
- 300394
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-JC--127860; CONF-9705156--; ON: DE98052123; BR: YN0100000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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