Rutherford backscattering (RBS)

Synonym: backscattering spectroscopy
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Any technique using high energy particles directed toward a sample, in which the bombarding particles are detected and recorded as function of energy and/or @A00346@. The technique is mostly used for determining depth distributions of elements based on the energy of the backscattered particle. In general, He+ or H+ particles are used at energies in the order of \(100\ \text{keV}\) to some \(\mathrm{MeV}\). Also referred to as backscattering @S05848@ (BSS).
Source:
PAC, 1979, 51, 2243. (General aspects of trace analytical methods—IV. Recommendations for nomenclature, standard procedures and reporting of experimental data for surface analysis techniques) on page 2246 [Terms] [Paper]