Practical Electron Microscopy and Database

An Online Book, Second Edition by Dr. Yougui Liao (2006)

Practical Electron Microscopy and Database - An Online Book

Chapter/Index: Introduction | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | Appendix

Mean Free Path of Auger Electrons

The relatively short mean free path of the Auger electrons in bulk solids (on the order of few nanometers) means that only those produced near the surface layer can escape to the free space to be collected. This restricts the application of Auger spectroscopy to surface study.