Abstract

A positron annihilation age-momentum correlation (AMOC) technique using a digital oscilloscope with high time resolution enabled us to directly estimate positron trapping rate to nano- and subnanoparticles embedded in materials by observing the annihilation time evolution of the momentum distribution of affinity-trapped positron-electron pairs. As a representative case we successfully apply the present technique to (sub)nano Cu particles embedded in an Fe-Cu dilute alloy after thermal aging. This enhances the ability of the positron annihilation method as a quantitative tool to detect ultrafine embedded particles which are difficult to observe by other techniques. We also show that the AMOC measurements give chemical information on the embedded particles through the positron trapping kinetic behavior.

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 call

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.