Evaluation of theoretical models for elastic electron backscattering from surfaces

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作者
Dubus, A
Jablonski, A
Tougaard, S
机构
[1] Free Univ Brussels, Serv Metrol Nucl CP165 84, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
[2] Polish Acad Sci, Inst Phys Chem, PL-01224 Warsaw, Poland
[3] Univ So Denmark, Dept Phys, DK-5230 Odense, Denmark
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10.1016/S0079-6816(99)00018-0
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O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
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070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in the elastic electron backscattering phenomenon partly due to its use in experimental determination of inelastic electron mean-free-paths. A critical review is presented of the current status of theoretical models to describe this phenomenon. Particular stress is put on determination of the accuracy and ranee of validity of various analytical models by comparison to extensive Monte Carlo simulations. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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