Abstract
Inelastic scattering of He+ in the kinetic energy range 100 1000 eV from the surface of ionic compounds as well as metallic elements has been investigated. The inelastic He+ scattering at the surface of ionic crystals sometimes exceeds the elastic scattering even for kinetic energy below a few hundred eV. It can be ascribed to the excitation of surface valence electrons to the conduction band because of the interaction of the surface p-band with the He 1s orbital which is promoted in the quasimolecular state.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2705-2708 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 23 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)