March 15, 2003
Journal Article

Synergistic Effects of Exposure of Surfaces of Ionic Crystals to Radiation and Water

Abstract

We present studies of the consequences of simultaneous exposure of inorganic single crystals to radiation and water. The first case consists of a biomineral, CaHPO4-2H2O (brushite), which is a wide band gap, hydrated inorganic single crystal. We examine the laser-induced ion and neutral emissions accompanying 248 nm excimer laser radiation.

Revised: March 2, 2004 | Published: March 15, 2003

Citation

Dickinson J.T., K.H. Nwe, W.P. Hess, S.C. Langford, and S.C. Langford. 2003. Synergistic Effects of Exposure of Surfaces of Ionic Crystals to Radiation and Water. Applied Surface Science 208. PNNL-SA-39737.