Ion Mixing

Abstract

Ion mixing is a novel processing technique for the fabrication of new
\nmaterials with unique properties. The phenomenon is also often responsible
\nfor redistribution of ion-implanted impurities, for artifacts in
\nsputter depth profiling techniques, and for modifications of the properties
\nof the first walls in TOKAMAK-typplaes ma reactors. In this review we
\nattempt to systematically introduce the reader to this exciting and rapidly
\nexpanding subject; we emphasize the relevant experimental results to date
\nand summarize the present theoretical understanding.