Abstract
Boron and nitrogen KVV Auger electron spectroscopy (AES) and core level x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) features are shown to be conspicuously different for the cubic and hexagonal phases of boron nitride, i.e., cBN and hBN, respectively. The origin and assignments of these features are discussed in terms of the valence band density of states and plasmon losses. Application of these results to the identification of the boron nitride phase formed by N+2 irradiation of boron and N+2 or Ar+ irradiation of cubic boron nitride are presented.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
