Abstract
The impact of individual slow highly charged ions (HCI) on insulators can create nano-scale surface modifications. We present recent experimental results on nano-hillock and etch pit formation on CaF2, where the appearance of surface modifications is observed only above a threshold projectile potential and kinetic energy depending on the type of damage. A proof-of-principle molecular dynamics simulation offers insights into the early stages of damage formation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 132015 |
Journal | Journal of Physics: Conference Series |
Volume | 488 |
Issue number | SECTION 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy