The role of electronic energy loss in ion beam modification of materials
The interaction of energetic ions with solids results in energy loss to both atomic nuclei and
electrons in the solid. In this article, recent advances in understanding and modeling the …
electrons in the solid. In this article, recent advances in understanding and modeling the …
Ion irradiation and modification: The role of coupled electronic and nuclear energy dissipation and subsequent nonequilibrium processes in materials
Understanding material responses to energy deposition from energetic charged particles is
important for defect engineering, ion-beam processing, ion-beam analysis and modification …
important for defect engineering, ion-beam processing, ion-beam analysis and modification …
Advances in understanding of swift heavy-ion tracks in complex ceramics
Tracks produced by swift heavy ions in ceramics are of interest for fundamental science as
well as for applications covering different fields such as nanotechnology or fission-track …
well as for applications covering different fields such as nanotechnology or fission-track …
Synergy of nuclear and electronic energy losses in ion-irradiation processes: The case of vitreous silicon dioxide
Structural modification of vitreous SiO 2 by Au ion irradiation is investigated over an energy
regime (∼ 0.3–15 MeV) in which the decrease of the nuclear energy loss with increasing …
regime (∼ 0.3–15 MeV) in which the decrease of the nuclear energy loss with increasing …
Recrystallization as the governing mechanism of ion track formation
Response of dielectric crystals: MgO, Al2O3 and Y3Al5O12 (YAG) to irradiation with 167
MeV Xe ions decelerating in the electronic stop** regime is studied. Comprehensive …
MeV Xe ions decelerating in the electronic stop** regime is studied. Comprehensive …
Similar local order in disordered fluorite and aperiodic pyrochlore structures
A major challenge to understanding the response of materials to extreme environments (eg,
nuclear fuels/waste forms and fusion materials) is to unravel the processes by which a …
nuclear fuels/waste forms and fusion materials) is to unravel the processes by which a …
Fundamental phenomena and applications of swift heavy ion irradiations
This review concentrates on the specific properties and characteristics of damage structures
generated with high-energy ions in the electronic energy loss regime. Irradiation …
generated with high-energy ions in the electronic energy loss regime. Irradiation …
Response of Gd2Ti2O7 and La2Ti2O7 to swift-heavy ion irradiation and annealing
Abstract Swift heavy ion (2 GeV 181 Ta) irradiation-induced amorphization and temperature-
induced recrystallization of cubic pyrochlore Gd 2 Ti 2 O 7 (Fd 3¯ m) are compared with the …
induced recrystallization of cubic pyrochlore Gd 2 Ti 2 O 7 (Fd 3¯ m) are compared with the …
Redox response of actinide materials to highly ionizing radiation
Energetic radiation can cause dramatic changes in the physical and chemical properties of
actinide materials, degrading their performance in fission-based energy systems. As …
actinide materials, degrading their performance in fission-based energy systems. As …
Structural response of titanate pyrochlores to swift heavy ion irradiation
The structure, size, and morphology of ion tracks resulting from irradiation of five different
pyrochlore compositions (A 2 Ti 2 O 7, A= Yb, Er, Y, Gd, Sm) with 2.2 GeV 197 Au ions were …
pyrochlore compositions (A 2 Ti 2 O 7, A= Yb, Er, Y, Gd, Sm) with 2.2 GeV 197 Au ions were …