Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms

ISSN: 0168-583X

Next planned ship date: December 21, 2023

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NIM-B accepts manuscripts on all aspects of the interactions of matter with energetic particle beams, including atoms and molecules, photons, electrons, neutrons, protons, alphas… Read more

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NIM-B accepts manuscripts on all aspects of the interactions of matter with energetic particle beams, including atoms and molecules, photons, electrons, neutrons, protons, alphas and all types of light and heavy ions. Theoretical, modelling, and experimental work concerning fundamental interaction cross sections and derived information such as stopping powers, defect formation, thermodynamics and kinetics data are welcomed. NIM-B also supports contributions on beam-enhanced synthesis and modification of materials. This includes radiation-induced amorphization, crystallisation, and other microstructural developments resulting from defect production and annealing, controlled modification of physical and chemical properties, micro and nano-structuring of surfaces as well as creation and behaviour of structures far from thermal equilibrium such as supersaturated solid solutions, ion tracks and surfaces treated with laser-, electron- and high intensity ion beams. The behaviour of materials subjected to ionising radiation of all kinds as well as the stability of materials exposed to various high radiation environments, including space, fission and fusion applications, together with basic studies of initial defect generation, defect diffusion and annihilation, phase transformations, and microstructural evolution in general are encouraged by NIM-B. The fundamental physics and technical development of materials analysis using energetic beams - including all forms of ion beam analysis, accelerator mass spectrometry, positron annihilation spectroscopy, neutron scattering and diffraction, and synchrotron-based methods are of interest. Applications show-casing analytical capabilities or introducing novel capabilities across the whole range from analysis of biological tissues, materials of relevance to earth and planetary sciences, environmental science, materials science, cultural heritage materials, thin films, and surfaces are all relevant to NIM-B. Manuscripts presenting developments in ion beam instrumentation such as sources, optics, small accelerators, charged particle, neutron, X-ray and gamma-ray detectors, data acquisition, simulation, and computer programs enabling new capabilities relevant to the scientific scope of the journal are equally welcomed. If this journal seems like a good fit for your research, you can find more information on submission in the Guide for Authors Guide for Authors. Special issues publication: The journal NIM-B offers interested parties the option of publication in topical special issues (including selected works from conferences). For more information please contact our special content specialist or the relevant editor. If you require any further information or help, please visit our Support Center.