10 Questions
What does X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) primarily identify in a material?
Elements and their chemical state
In addition to elemental composition, what other information can XPS provide?
The elements to which other elements are bonded
When paired with ion-beam etching, XPS can be used for:
Depth profiling of elemental composition
What kind of chemical processes can XPS be applied to study in materials?
Processes after exposure to heat, reactive gasses, or solutions
XPS belongs to which family of spectroscopies?
Photoemission spectroscopies
What type of spectroscopic technique is X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)?
Photoemission spectroscopy
In addition to elemental composition, what other information can XPS provide?
Chemical state of elements
What does XPS primarily identify in a material?
Elements present
Which technique can be used in line profiling of the elemental composition across the surface when paired with XPS?
Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)
When can XPS be applied to study chemical processes in materials?
During ion implantation
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