Prospects for submicron molecular imaging with ion beams and lasers

N. Winograd, Y. Zhou, M. Wood, S. Lakiszak, S. Mullock

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Abstract

We have combined energetic particle bombardment with MPRI as a tool for analysis of atoms and molecules adsorbed on solid surfaces. The selectivity of the postionization process and the high ionization efficiency yield excellent detection limits for trace levels of surface atoms and molecules. In this work, we examine the use of a liquid metal ion source for surface studies. This source offers the unique property that it can be focused to a spot size of smaller than 400 angstroms. The flux of incident ions, however, is extremely low, necessitating the use of MPRI to enhance detection limits.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationInstitute of Physics Conference Series
PublisherPubl by Institute of Physics Publishing Ltd
Pages259-264
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0750302305
StatePublished - 1992
EventProceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy and its Applications - Santa Fe, NM, USA
Duration: May 24 1992May 29 1992

Publication series

NameInstitute of Physics Conference Series
Volume128
ISSN (Print)0951-3248

Other

OtherProceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy and its Applications
CitySanta Fe, NM, USA
Period5/24/925/29/92

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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