Electron Ejection and Sputtering induced by swift heavy Ion Impact on Condensed Matter

Description
The first stage of the interaction of ionizing radiation (such as swift ions) with matter consists in excitation of target electrons. The subsequent ejection of electrons can give direct information about ionization and electron transport. The energy deposited on the elctronic system is then transferred to the ionic system and may create radiation damage (e.g. defects, radiolysis). The ejection of atoms, molecules and clusters from the bombarded targets can be used to study this stage. Recent results on electron ejection (from the ARGOS experiment at LNS/Catania) and on sputtering of different materials (obtained at Ganil/Caen) will be presented.
Organised by Enrico De Filippo