THERMALLY ASSISTED EMISSION OF ELECTRONS AND VUV PHOTONS FROM IRRADIATED RARE GAS SOLIDS

Abstract

Relaxation processes and stability of charge centers in preirradiated doped rare gas solids were studied combining spectrally resolved thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) and exoelectron emission (TSEE) techniques. The thermally assisted emission of electrons was found. Comparison of the yields of electrons and photons in VUV and visible ranges made it possible for the first time to discriminate between reactions of neutral species and charge carriers and find their interconnection. Ranges of charge center thermostability were found.