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ARXPS measurement simulation for improved data interpretation at complex Ta/Li‐niobate interfaces
Author(s) -
Oswald S.,
Vogel U.,
Eckert J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
surface and interface analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1096-9918
pISSN - 0142-2421
DOI - 10.1002/sia.5436
Subject(s) - x ray photoelectron spectroscopy , monte carlo method , interpretation (philosophy) , interface (matter) , materials science , characterization (materials science) , piezoelectricity , computer science , nanotechnology , physics , contact angle , composite material , nuclear magnetic resonance , statistics , mathematics , sessile drop technique , programming language
For surface acoustic wave devices, piezoelectric substrates have to be coated with barrier and metallization layers. The interface formation plays an important role for the functionality of the layer systems. We used angle‐resolved XPS for nondestructive interface characterization of such material systems. However, the analyses are challenging for complex systems as considered here, because model calculations always have to be performed for data interpretation. To eliminate measuring uncertainties, in a first step, Monte Carlo simulations of angle‐resolved XPS measurement were performed. By use of such reliable data, system inherent uncertainties can be revealed. It is shown that the application of appropriate boundary conditions is inevitable the more complex the structures are. The use of high (near‐surface) measuring angles is discussed as one possible advantageous way. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.