Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices

From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

Vishnu Chauhan, Vibhor Kumar, Jitendra Pal Singh, Vijay Kumar

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443367625
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Ion Irradiation in Emerging Materials and Devices: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications presents new paradigms in the modification of both existing materials and the discovery of new materials by modifying materials at specific locations at the nanoscale. The book explores the effects of ion irradiation on different materials and devices and describes the resultant modifications in their structural, electrical, morphological, optical, and magnetic properties. It also provides an assessment of device performance and a comprehensive literature review. Thorough examination of ion beam-induced synthesis and characterization of various materials is included, along with reports of recent advances in materials modification through radiation, a promising technique for creating materials better suited for a range of specific applications.Lastly, the book highlights new materials, showcasing promising technologies and enhanced properties. This book will appeal to new and early career researchers as it examines the work done in the field of ion implantation over the past few decades while also proposing potential new areas of research and their applications. - Provides a comprehensive examination of ion beam-induced synthesis and characterization of various materials - Explores the utilization of ion irradiation to optimize materials and device performance - Highlights recent advances in materials modifications through radiation

Table of contents

• Title of Book
• 1 Accelerators and irradiation process
• 2 Physics and chemistry of ion-matter interaction
• 3 Simulation and calculations of ions in materials
• 4 Low-energy ion irradiation (1–1000 eV) interaction with different materials
• 5 Ion irradiation in magnetic oxides
• 6 Ion Irradiation in superconductors
• 7 Ion irradiation in solar devices
• 8 Ion irradiation in spintronic-related multilayer structures
• 9 Ion irradiation defects and tracks formation in metal oxides
• 10 Effects of ion irradiation on the performance of resistive random-access memory devices
• 11 Ion beam patterning of specialized nanostructures
• 12 Ion irradiation-induced effects in noble metal thin films
• 13 Ion irradiation in phosphorous for dosimetry applications
• 14 Investigation of ion irradiation effect in polymer thin films
• 15 Nuclear materials under irradiation
• Appendices
• Glossary
• Nomenclature
• Index