Applications of the CATGIXRF computer program to the grazing incidence X-ray fluorescence and X-ray reflectivity characterization of thin films and surface

DOI: 10.1002/xrs.1215

Authors: M. K. Tiwari (Diamond Light Source; Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology) , G. S. Lodha (Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology) , K. J. S. Sawhney (Diamond Light Source)
Co-authored by industrial partner: No

Type: Journal Paper
Journal: Journal Of X-Ray Spectrometry , VOL 39 (2) , PAGES 127 - 134

State: Published (Approved)
Published: September 2009

Abstract: Grazing incidence x-ray fluorescence (GIXRF) analysis technique has the potential of being one of the most powerful and versatile methods for characterization of layered materials, as it combines features of both x-ray reflectivity (XRR) and x-ray fluorescence techniques. GIXRF technique allows non-destructive evaluation of layer thickness, interface roughness, interlayer formation and depth profiling for an impurity element inside a layer medium or in the substrates. A computer program CATGIXRF, has been developed for GIXRF characterization of thin film and surfaces. Methodology of the program and its various features has been discussed in detail. The program offers analysis of GIXRF and XRR data simultaneously. The utility of the program has been demonstrated by example calculations and by providing a few examples of XRR and GIXRF characterization of a variety of thin-layered materials.

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Surfaces Physics Technique Development - Physics interfaces and thin films

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