Plot of intensity of Auger electrons as a function of the electron kinetic energy, usually as part of the energy distribution of detected electrons.
Notes: - When excited by incident electrons, the energy distribution of detected electrons, often measured between \(\pu{0 eV}\) and \(\pu{2500 eV}\), contains Auger electrons, backscattered (primary) electrons, and secondary electrons. The entire distribution is sometimes referred to as an Auger electron spectrum.
- The Auger electron spectrum can be presented in either direct spectrum or differential spectrum formats.
Source:
PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1820 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0404)