Handbook Of Modern Ion Beam Materials Analysis

The Handbook of Modern Ion Beam Materials Analysis is a compilation of updated techniques and data for use in the ion-beam analysis of materials. The information presented is unavailable collectively from any other source, and places a strong emphasis on practical examples of the analysis techniques as they are applied to common problems. The book’s 13 chapters cover discussions and examples, while 18 appendices provide extensive compilations of relevant data. Numerous techniques are discussed, including elastic recoil detection and activation analysis. Material in the book pushes the boundaries of ion-beam analysis to higher energies. The detection of light elements is emphasized, and background materials in the areas of energy loss, nuclear theory, instrumentation, analysis pitfalls and radiation safety are also provided for a better understanding of the principles basic to the techniques.