Simple technique for characterization of ion-modified polymeric foils

• Published in: Surface & coatings technology Vol. 123; no. 2; pp. 97 - 100
• Main Authors: Vacı́k, J., Červená, J., Hnatowicz, V., Pošta, S., Fink, D., Klett, R., Strauss, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lausanne Elsevier B.V 24-01-2000; Elsevier
• Subjects: Applied sciences; Energy spectra; Exact sciences and technology; Latent ion track; Monte Carlo simulation; Organic polymers; Physicochemistry of polymers; Properties and characterization; Structure, morphology and analysis; Energy spectra; Latent ion track; Monte Carlo simulation; Characterization; Monte Carlo method; Ion irradiation; Test method; Polymer; Numerical simulation; Experimental study; Surface treatment; Thin film
• ISSN: 0257-8972; 1879-3347
• DOI: 10.1016/S0257-8972(99)00515-0

A simple technique for examination of inhomogeneities in thin foils, based on the measurement of the energy spectra of charged particles transmitted through the examined object, is described and some experimental results are presented proving the feasibility of the technique. A Monte Carlo simulation code was developed for simulation of the experimental spectra. The simulations are in reasonable agreement with experiment and they can describe fine details of the measured spectra. By comparing the simulated and the measured spectra it is possible to obtain quantitative information on the microscopic structure of the object investigated. The technique may be used for the investigation of the etching of latent ion tracks in polymers.