Cosmic ray sputtering yield of interstellar H2O ice mantles: Ice mantle thickness dependence
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201833277
Abstract: Interstellar grain mantles present in dense interstellar clouds are in constant exchange with the gas phase via accretion and desorption mechanisms such as UV, X-ray photodesorption, cosmic ray induced sputtering, grain thermal fluctuations, and chemical… read more here.
Keywords: dependence; sputtering yield; ice mantles; ice ... See more keywords
Study of C, Al, Si and Ge sputtering yield amplification by ion beam analysis and co-sputtering simulation software
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6463/ab2f40
Abstract: In 1991 Berg discovered the phenomenon he called sputtering yield amplification (SYA). He considered that the explanation of the phenomenon was related to the difference in the masses of the atoms involved, i.e. the target… read more here.
Keywords: sputtering yield; yield amplification; yield; target ... See more keywords
Calculation of Self-Sputtering Yield under Ion Bombardment of Solids: Computer Simulation and Theory
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DOI: 10.1134/s1063784218100225
Abstract: We developed a computer simulation program for investigation of solid self-sputtering under ion bombardment. The program is based on binary collision approximation, truncated Coulomb potential, and the model of local inelastic losses proportional to energy.… read more here.
Keywords: computer simulation; sputtering yield; self sputtering; ion bombardment ... See more keywords
Analysis of Sputtering Yield Measurements for Ion Thruster Grid Materials
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DOI: 10.2514/1.j062331
Abstract: Grid assembly is one of the key components of an ion thruster and directly affects the performance and life of the thruster. The measurement of the sputtering yield of the grid assembly under ion beam… read more here.
Keywords: grid materials; yield measurements; sputtering yield; ion thruster ... See more keywords