Abstract
The status of ion beam data analysis codes dedicated to Rutherford backscattering, elastic recoil detection analysis and non-resonant nuclear reaction analysis, is reviewed. The most important methods and approaches employed are discussed. The stopping power and scattering cross-section databases used, the ion-target interaction physics, the experimental and detection system characteristics and the structure of samples all have a strong impact on the analytical results. The models and algorithms used by different codes are reviewed and discussed in detail. Limitations in existing codes and perspectives for further developments are presented. The importance of ascertaining the correctness and accuracy of different methods and codes used in ion beam data analysis is stressed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 436-456 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms |
| Volume | 244 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Funding
We would like to thank the International Atomic Energy Agency for support, and also the code authors that provided information about their codes: Leonid Kuzmin (BEAM EXPERT), Mitsuo Tosaki (BS1), Vlastimil Bohac (DVBS), James Ziegler (IBA), Robert A. Weller (Particle Solid Tools), Yves Serruys (PERM), Endre Kótai (RBX). Partial support of the Hungarian OTKA Grant No.: T 046238 is acknowledged.
Keywords
- Computer software
- Data analysis
- Elastic recoil detection
- Ion beam analysis
- Rutherford backscattering spectrometry
- Simulation