Ion Beam Laboratory at the University of Virginia


We study the interaction of energetic ions with solids to understand the fundamental mechanisms leading to electronic excitations and how these excitations evolve and lead to the emission of light (luminescence), electrons, atoms and molecules (sputtering), and to radiation damage, chemical changes or heat. We currently study metals, rare gas solids, condensed molecular gases, oxides and minerals. The studies are driven by interest in fundamental phenomena and by applications in semiconductor processing, nuclear fusion, gas discharges, and space exploration. Our studies include:

Our research is supported by NSF and NASA.


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Laboratory for Space Research
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Updated July 15, 2008 by R. A. Baragiola