ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

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Exploration of the elemental analysis with negative muons in thin-film layers

Abstract: Probing the elemental composition of thin-film layers with non-destructive methods is a serious challenge that has not yet a real answer. Negative muons have this capability, despite their limitation coming from the difficulties of implanting in materials having small volumes.Within this explorative proposal, we will develop the technique by measuring several multilayers of transition metals with grazing incidence experimental conditions. We will change the relative orientation of sample surface and incoming beam, and the collection of muonic X-rays following the muon implantation will reveal the feasibility of studies with this technique to measure the elemental composition of materials in the form of thin films.

Principal Investigator: Dr Matteo Aramini
Experimenter: Professor Alessandro Romeo
Experimenter: Dr Adrian Hillier
Experimenter: Dr Daniele Menossi

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1720469

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1720469

Part DOI Instrument Public release date Download Link
10.5286/ISIS.E.87838954 CHRONUS 15 October 2020 Download

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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