Diffraction and Interference
AES
ESCA/XPS
Electric Current & Measurements
SIMS
100

Diffraction occurs for a. radio waves b. X-rays c. visible light d. electron beams e. all of the above

e.

100

What goes in and comes out for AES?

Electrons In

Electrons Out

100

What goes in and comes out for ESCA/XPS?

X-Rays In

Electrons Out

100

Electrical resistance in a wire depends on the wire's a. thickness b. conductivity c. length d. all of the above e. none of the above

d.

100

What goes in and comes out for SIMS?

Ions in

Ions out

200

Colors seen when gasoline forms a thin film on water are a demonstration of a. refraction b. diffraction c. dispersion d. interference e. polarization

d.

200

What is required before use in ESCA/XPS?

It requires Vacuum but not a conductive sample

200

What is the depth in the sample surface of the signal for ESCA/XPS?

From the first ~10 nm

200

What is Ohm's Law?

V=IR

Voltage (Volts) = Current (Amps) x Resistance (Ω)

200

What are the 2 types of SIMS detectors used?

Quadrupole (RF-DC) and Time of flight (TOF)

300

Magnification of a hologram can be accomplished if it is viewed with a light that has a a. shorter wavelength than the original light b. longer wavelength than the original light c. neither of the above

b.

300

What does the AES measure?

Electron energies of four specific electrons

300

What information is given in ESCA/XPS for low energy resolution use?

Provides qualitative and quantitative analysis information 

300

What is the equation to calculate Resistivity? 

Resistivity = (p x length) / (width x height)

300

What information is given in SIMS?

Surface composition with great sensitivity and surface bonding chemistry 
400

When monochromatic light shines through two closely spaced narrow slits and onto a screen some distance away, the pattern on the screen has a. no light in it b. two large bright spots c. alternating dark and light bands d. one large bright spot e. none of the above

c.

400

True or False:

- AES is more sensitive to lighter elements except Hydrogen.

True

400

What information is given in ESCA/XPS for high energy resolution use?

It provides information on the chemical state and bonding states

400

True or False:

- Electricity can be also be used in characterization technique such as;

Photons in Electricity out

Electricity in Photons out

True

400

What is a disadvantage in the SIMS technique?

Not a technique for quantitative results. 

500

A thin film appears blue when illuminated with white light. The color being canceled by destructive interference is a. green b. red c. blue d. white e. none of the above

e.

500

What is the area size in the sample surface of the signal for ESCA/XPS?

Approximately ~10 nm - 100 nm 

500

What is required before use in ESCA/XPS?

It requires Vacuum but not a conductive sample

500

What is Four-Wire/Kelvin Resistance measurement?

Four point measurement to improve accuracy of low-resistance measurements and/or for poor contacts.

500

What are the 3 advantages in the SIMS technique?

- High Sensitivity (ppm -ppb) 

- Focused sensitivity to top sample surface

- Applicable to any solid