Correlation between the cohesive energy and the onset of radiation-enhanced diffusion in ion mixing

Y. T. Cheng, X. A. Zhao, T. Banwell, T. W. Workman, M. A. Nicolet, W. L. Johnson

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Abstract

A correlation between the cohesive energy of elemental solids and the characteristic temperature Tc for the onset of radiation-enhanced diffusion during ion mixing is established. This correlation enables one to predict the onset of radiation-enhanced diffusion for systems which have not yet been investigated. A theoretical argument based on the current models of cascade mixing and radiation-enhanced diffusion is provided as a basis for understanding this observation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2615-2617
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume60
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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