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The In Situ Ion Irradiation Toolbox: Time-Resolved Structure and Property Measurements

  • E. Lang
  • , C. A. Dennett
  • , N. Madden
  • , K. Hattar

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Abstract

The dynamic interactions of ions with matter drive a host of complex evolution mechanisms, requiring monitoring on short spatial and temporal scales to gain a full picture of a material response. Understanding the evolution of materials under ion irradiation and displacement damage is vital for many fields, including semiconductor processing, nuclear reactors, and space systems. Despite materials in service having a dynamic response to radiation damage, typical characterization is performed post-irradiation, washing out all information from transient processes. Characterizing active processes in situ during irradiation allows the mechanisms at play during the dynamic ion-material interaction process to be deciphered. In this review, we examine the in situ characterization techniques utilized for examining material structure, composition, and property evolution under ion irradiation. Covering analyses of microstructure, surface composition, and material properties, this work offers a perspective on the recent advances in methods for in situ monitoring of materials under ion irradiation, including a future outlook examining the role of complementary and combined characterization techniques in understanding dynamic materials evolution.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-142
Number of pages17
JournalJOM
Volume74
Issue number1
Early online dateNov 24 2021
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2022

INL Publication Number

  • INL/JOU-22-69022
  • 140007

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