James Anthony Cairns

New uses of ion accelerators

1. Ion-Excited X-Ray Analysis of Environmental Samples.- I. Introduction.- II. General Considerations for Ion Beam Analysis of Environmental Samples.- III. Formalism and Optimization.- IV. The UCD/ARB Aerosol Analysis System.- A. The Primary Ion Beam.- B. Detection of X-Rays.- C. Data Acquisition and Reduction.- D. System Calibration.- E. Target Preparation and Matrix Effects.- F. Estimation of Analytical Costs.- G. Validation of System Operations.- V. Ion-Excited X-Ray Analysis Programs.- Appendix (Forward Scattering).- Acknowledgments.- References.- 2: Material Analysis by Nuclear Backscattering.- A. Introduction.- General Comments on Nuclear Backscattering.- Appendix (Numerical Examples).- References.- B. Applications.- I. Introduction.- II. Ion Implantation.- III. Thin Films: Growth and Deposition.- IV. Thin Film Reactions: Interdiffusion and Compound Formation.- V. Bulk Effects: Composition, Diffusion and Solubility.- VI. Concluding Remarks.- Acknowledgments.- References.- Formalism.- 1. Three Basic Concepts in Backscattering.- A. Backscattering Kinematic Factor Mass ? Analysis.- B. Differential Scattering Cross Section ? Quantitative Analysis.- C. Energy Loss ? Depth Analysis.- 2. Depth Scale in Backscattering Analysis [S].- A. Depth Scale in Backscattering Analysis.- B. Surface Approximation.- C. Linear Approximation.- 3. Height of an Energy Spectrum.- A. Surface Approximation for Spectrum Height.- B. Thick Target Yield.- C. Backscattering Yield of a Thin Film.- 4. Applications of Backscattering from Elemental Targets.- A. Surface Contamination and Ion Implantation.- B. Doping Level of a Bulk Sample.- C. Film Thickness Measurement and dE/dx Measurements.- D. Yield Formula and dE/dx Measurements.- E. Differential Scattering Cross Section Measurement.- 5. Application of Backscattering to Compound Targets.- A. Thin Film Analysis.- B. Thick Compound Targets.- C. Analysis on Composition Varying Continuously with Depth.- Appendix 1. Notations.- Appendix 2. Formulae.- Appendix 3. Sources for dE/dx Information.- References.- 3: Material Analysis by Means of Nuclear Reactions.- Charged Particle Activation Analysis.- Charged Particle Activation Analysis - Examples.- Prompt Radiation Analysis.- Nonresonant Nuclear Reactions - Gamma Rays Observed.- Nonresonant Nuclear Reactions - Nuclear Particles Observed.- Resonant Nuclear Reactions.- Summary.- Acknowledgment.- References.- 4: Lattice Location of Impurities in Metals and Semiconductors.- I. Introduction.- II. Impurity Detection.- III. The Channeling Technique.- 1. Channeling Concept.- 2. Experimental Technique.- IV. Lattice Location Analysis.- V. Examples.- 1. Substitutional Impurities.- 2. Nearly Substitutional Impurities.- 3. Interstitial Impurities.- 4. High Impurity Concentrations.- 5. Radiation-Induced Change in Impurity Sites.- VI. Summary of the Literature on Channeling Lattice Location Data.- VII. Limitations.- VIII. Conclusions.- References.- 5: Ion Implantation in Metals.- Historical Perspective.- Friction and Wear.- Corrosion.- 1. Oxides with Anion Defects.- 2. Oxides with Cation Defects.- Ion Backscattering.- Titanium and Stainless Steel.- Zirconium.- Aluminum.- Copper.- Aqueous Corrosion.- Practical Applications in Corrosion.- Electrochemistry and Catalysis.- Implantation Metallurgy.- Equipment for the Ion Implantation of Metals.- Conclusions.- References.- 6: Ion Implantation in Superconductors.- Definition of the Superconducting Parameters.- Influence of Radiation Damage on the Superconducting Properties.- a. Non-Transition Metals.- b. Transition Metals.- c. Transition Metal Alloys.- d. Superconductors with A-15 and NaCl-Structure.- e. Transition Metal Layer Compounds.- f. Quantitative Estimation of Damage in Superconductors.- Influence of Implanted Ions on the Superconducting Transition Temperature.- a. Magnetic Impurities in Non Transition Metals.- b. Pd-, Pd-Noble Metal Alloy, -Hydrogen System.- c. Ion Implanted Transition Metal Systems.- d. Aluminum Based Ion Implanted Systems.- Application to Superconducting Devices.- Conclusions.- References.- 7: Ion-Induced X-Rays from Gas Collisions.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Collision Models.- 2.1. Survey of Models.- 2.2. Coulomb Ionization.- 2.3. The Molecular-Orbital Model.- 3. Measurements of Inner-Shell Excitations.- 3.1. Introduction.- 3.2. Theory of Energy-Loss Measurements.- 3.3. X-Ray and Electron Emission.- 3.4. Typical Apparatus-Ionization and Inelastic Energy Loss.- 3.5. Scattered- Ion-X-Ray/Electron Coincidence Apparatus.- 4. Discussion of Typical Data.- 4.1. Ionization States.- 4.2. Inelastic Energy Loss.- 4.3. Electron Emission Cross Sections.- 4.4. Fluorescence Yield Effects.- 4.5. X-Ray-Scattered-Ion Coincidence Data.- 4.6. X-Rays from Highly Stripped Fast Ion Beams.- 5. Summary.- References.- 8: Ion-Induced X-Rays in Solids.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Accelerators and Target Chambers.- 2.1. Ion Sources.- 2.2. Target Chambers.- 3. The Detection and Analysis of X-Rays.- 3.1. The Gas Flow Proportional Counter.- 3.2. The Si(Li) Detector.- 3.3. The X-Ray Crystal or Grating Spectrometer.- 4. The Use of Protons and Helium Ions to Generate X-Rays from Solid Targets.- 4.1. Current Areas of Fundamental Interest.- 4.2. Applications.- 5. The Use of Heavy Ions to Generate X-Rays from Solid Targets.- 5.1. General Background.- 5.2. Physical Processes.- 5.3. Applications.- 6. Conclusions.- References.- Author Index.

An Electron Microscopy Study of the Alkaline Hydrolysis Products of Tetraethoxysilane

The hydrolysis of tetraethoxysilane was studied in an ethanol-water system with ammonium hydroxide catalyst. Reactions were carried out with water concentrations of 5M and 10M and ammonia concentrations up to 1.7M, and the products examined by electron optical methods. Variation of reagent concentrations lead to changes in the product morphology from small irregular particles, through roughly spherical and spherical particles to large fused particles. Within the range of particulate material the variations in size can be related to the effect of reagent concentrations by consideration of the reactions occurring. The effect on morphology of replacing ammonia with ethylamine was investigated and resembles that of the use of much higher ammonia concentrations.