Engineering properties of materials using energetic ion beams

D.Kanjilal
Inter-University Accelerator Centre, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110 067

Ion beams at varied energies and fluences have been used to synthesize controlled structures in

materials on or near surface region as well as deep inside the materials as per requirements. In this talk

some of the principal features of controlled synthesis of these materials at desired location and depth

will be reviewed. Special emphasis will be given on fundamental interaction processes involved and

detailed experimental techniques needed for engineering properties of materials. A few results of new

initiatives on production of various structures by energetic ion beams having energies varying from kilo

electron volts (keV) to mega electron volts (MeV) will be discussed. Low energy (keV) ion beam is

generally used for implantation of the desired species having required concentration at predetermined

location. High energy (MeV) ions are mostly used to induce controlled formation of requird phase due

to dense electronic excitation during irradiation. Present understanding of the physical process involved

and recent results on controlled formation of different nanostructures will be reviewed in this talk.