{"title":"On the Transverse Coherence Length in the Theory of Phase-Contrast Imaging of Microobjects Using Synchrotron Radiation","authors":"V. G. Kohn, M. S. Folomeshkin","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700874","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700874","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The results of a theoretical analysis of phase-contrast images in synchrotron radiation of microscopic objects, such as a phase step and a phase slit with a small phase jump, are presented. A new formula for calculating the size of such objects is derived, taking into account the transverse size of the source. For a zero source size, the formula reduces to Fresnel integrals. It is shown that for such objects the concept of transverse coherence length is meaningless, since for any small object size and arbitrary source size, coherence disappears at large distances between the object and the detector. However, at short distances, coherence does exist. This conclusion is general and applies to any objects with sharp boundaries. This is because the image size of such objects grows proportionally to the square root of the distance, rather than to the first power of the distance, as in Young’s double-slit experiment.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"429 - 435"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Temperature-Dependent Modeling of Vacancy Characteristics and Atomic Jump Rates in Tungsten","authors":"M. A. Boboqambarova, A. V. Nazarov","doi":"10.1134/S102745102670076X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S102745102670076X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tungsten is widely considered one of the key candidate materials for the first wall of fusion reactors due to its favorable thermophysical properties. However, its radiation resistance is largely determined by the behavior of point defects, particularly vacancies, especially at high temperatures. In this work, an atomistic study of the thermodynamic and diffusion characteristics of vacancies in tungsten was carried out. The modeling approach combines a modified molecular statics method (MMSM) with molecular dynamics (MD) within the framework of a natural thermostat model. The calculations were performed using the EAM potential. It was found that, starting from the 11th coordination sphere, atomic displacements around the vacancy exhibit a temperature dependence consistent with that of the lattice parameter. Based on this, temperature dependences of vacancy formation energy and formation volume were determined. Additionally, vacancy migration was simulated, allowing for the calculation of the vacancy diffusion coefficient over a wide temperature range. The results provide critical input for modeling defect evolution mechanisms under radiation damage and high-temperatures conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"333 - 339"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. P. Popov, S. N. Podlesny, V. A. Antonov, Yu. A. Zhivodkov, I. N. Kupriyanov, Yu. N. Palyanov
{"title":"Generation of NV– Centers in Diamond Nanostructures: PL, ODMR, and Spin Coherence","authors":"V. P. Popov, S. N. Podlesny, V. A. Antonov, Yu. A. Zhivodkov, I. N. Kupriyanov, Yu. N. Palyanov","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700795","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700795","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The nanolayers and nanomembranes with the 30–300 thickness and the 0.5 ppm NV<sup>–</sup> center content were produced by 50 keV <span>({text{H}}_{2}^{ + })</span> ion implantation in Ib type (111) diamond plates and vacuum or high pressure annealing with subsequent lift-off process. The similar NV<sup><b>–</b></sup> content nanolayers were formed by N<sup>+</sup> ion implantation in IIa type (111) diamond plates and similar annealings. 〈111〉 oriented nanopillars were produced on both types of nanolayers using focused ion beam (FIB) with Ga<sup>+</sup> 30 keV maskless milling. The unusual optically detected magnetic resonances (ODMRs) were measured in a single nanopillars with a height of 500‒700 nm and of 250 nm in diameter covered by an amorphous a-C:Ga nanolayer in the 0‒20 G magnetic field. They demonstrated both a significant decrease in the gyromagnetic ratio and the quenching of photoluminescence (PL) signal from the NV<sup>–</sup> centers inclined to the nanopillar axis by the conductive a‑C:Ga nanolayer and stresses created by it. The multistep O<sub>2</sub> RIE plasma etching restored the normal ODMR resonance frequencies and intensities for all four NV<sup>–</sup>center orientations in (111) diamond nanopillars.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"356 - 361"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752178","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The New Method of Matter Stopping Power Calculation for Ion Beams of Medium and Low Energy","authors":"N. N. Mikheev","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700710","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700710","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A new method for calculating the stopping power of a substance of a given elemental composition has been developed. In contrast to the traditional approach based on the application of the additive Bragg rule to the averaged values of the stopping abilities of the sample components, the new method consistently takes into account the contributions of each group of identical atoms included in the sample. Model calculations of the stopping power of a number of composites for directed ion beams of medium and low energy have been performed, and their approbation has been carried out based on the results of comparing stopping power calculations with an array of experimental measurements of this value. It has been shown that the use of the proposed technique makes it possible to calculate the stopping power of a substance for ions of medium and low energies adequately to experimental results. The strict implementation of the principle of additivity of the stopping power of composite atoms for a beam of medium and low energy ions has been confirmed.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"303 - 308"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. S. Moskalenko, Yu. A. Melkozerova, E. Yu. Zykova, N. G. Orlikovskaya, I. K. Gainullin
{"title":"Simulation of Glazing Scattering of Na Ions on Metal Surfaces","authors":"S. S. Moskalenko, Yu. A. Melkozerova, E. Yu. Zykova, N. G. Orlikovskaya, I. K. Gainullin","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700680","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700680","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this paper, we study the grazing scattering of Na ions on metal surfaces using computer simulation. The simulation of electron exchange with metal surfaces is based on the nonstationary Anderson‒Newnes model, which assumes a numerical solution of the nonstationary Schrödinger equation. The obtained results are compared with the simulation results of other research groups, which agree with the experimental data and are calculated using the CAM method, as well as using the wave packet propagation method. The values of the neutral atom yield obtained using the Anderson‒Newnes model are slightly higher than the values obtained by other methods, which is a good result for first-principles calculations.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"285 - 290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. H. Khasanshin, I. S. Kuznezov, S. P. Nikitin, L. S. Novikov
{"title":"Evolution of Glass K-208 Morphology under Electron-Proton Irradiation","authors":"R. H. Khasanshin, I. S. Kuznezov, S. P. Nikitin, L. S. Novikov","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700758","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700758","url":null,"abstract":"<p>AFM methods were used to study the surfaces of K-208 glass plates before and after the separate and combined action of protons with energies <i>Е</i><sub>p</sub> = 20 keV and electrons with energies <i>Е</i><sub>е</sub> = 20 and 40 keV, respectively. The plates were irradiated in vacuum with <i>p</i><sub>v</sub> = 10<sup>–4</sup> Pa at flow densities of protons (φ<sub>p</sub>) and electrons (φ<sub>e</sub>) from 10<sup>9</sup> to 5 × 10<sup>11</sup> cm<sup>–2</sup> s<sup>–1</sup> with fluences Φ<sub>p</sub> and Φ<sub>e</sub> of particles in the range of 2 × 10<sup>14</sup>‒2 × 10<sup>16</sup> cm<sup>–2</sup>. The results obtained suggest that the nature of changes in the morphology of the samples during separation radiation exposure depends on the values of φ<sub>e</sub> and φ<sub>p</sub> but under the action of electron-proton plasma is largely determined by the ratio of the flux densities α = φ<sub>e</sub> : φ<sub>p</sub>. In particular, if α < 1.5, bubbles filled with H<sub>2</sub> molecules form in the near-surface layer of glass. If α > 3, then at the values of particle energy selected for research, discharge channels appear on the glass surface in addition to gas-filled bubbles, and at α > 5, the evolution of the morphology of the irradiated sample surface is mainly due to the appearance of discharge channels on it.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"325 - 332"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study of Structural Changes in the Rock Surface at the Prefracturing Stage under Dynamic Effects","authors":"I. Zh. Bunin, A. N. Kochanov","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700898","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700898","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Using scanning electron and atomic force microscopy and nano- and microhardness testing, we studied the mechanism of the influence of two types of dynamic impacts (explosive and high-voltage nanosecond electromagnetic pulses) on the morphology and structural and mechanical properties of the surface of rocks (granite, quartzite, coal) and rock-forming minerals (dolomite, calcite, quartz). The advantages of using the mechanical (shock-wave) action of an explosion in the processes of rock softening and the nonthermal effect of high-power electromagnetic pulses to increase the selectivity of liberating mineral intergrowths during the processing of refractory mineral raw materials are shown.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"447 - 451"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752164","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. L. Stepanov, A. M. Rogov, V. F. Sotnikova, V. F. Valeev, V. I. Nuzhdin, D. A. Konovalov
{"title":"Diffraction Grating Based on Implanted Layers of Nanoporous Germanium","authors":"A. L. Stepanov, A. M. Rogov, V. F. Sotnikova, V. F. Valeev, V. I. Nuzhdin, D. A. Konovalov","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700679","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700679","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The present study is devoted to a new technique for creating diffraction gratings based on nanoporous Ge (PGe) layers by irradiating a smooth single-crystal <i>c</i>-Ge (Bi:PGe) substrate with Bi<sup>++</sup> ions through a copper mesh mask at an energy of <i>E</i> = 72 keV, an ion beam current density of <i>J</i> = 5 μA/cm<sup>2</sup>, and a fluence <i>D</i> range from 1.3 × 10<sup>15</sup> to 1.3 × 10<sup>17</sup> ion/cm<sup>2</sup> with the ILU-3 ion accelerator. Morphological and elemental analyses of the Bi:PGe surface for different <i>D</i> values were performed using a high-resolution scanning electron microscope. At <i>D</i> = 1.3 × 10<sup>15</sup> ion/cm<sup>2</sup>, the formation of a porous fraction in the form of vertical honeycombs with nm-sized round holes was detected. When the critical value <i>D</i> = 3.1 × 10<sup>15</sup> ion/cm<sup>2</sup> is exceeded, a spongy porous structure consisting of intertwining nanowires appears, accompanied by swelling of the Bi:PGe layer instead of the expected sputtering of the <i>c</i>-Ge surface. With increasing <i>D</i>, the nanowires become thinner and the free volume between them increases. The formation of periodic Bi:PGe microstructures on the <i>c</i>-Ge surface was monitored using optical and probe microscopy. The efficiency of the optical diffraction grating was demonstrated by probing it with He–Ne laser radiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"277 - 284"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752173","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. B. Straumal, N. Yu. Anisimova, M. V. Kiselevskiy, A. S. Gornakova, O. A. Kogtenkova, A. A. Mazilkin, M. F. Bulatov, E. A. Klyatskina, O. A. González Estrada, L. V. Duong
{"title":"Titanium Alloys as Biomaterials: a Review","authors":"B. B. Straumal, N. Yu. Anisimova, M. V. Kiselevskiy, A. S. Gornakova, O. A. Kogtenkova, A. A. Mazilkin, M. F. Bulatov, E. A. Klyatskina, O. A. González Estrada, L. V. Duong","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700837","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700837","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The human body primarily comprises spontaneously organized polymers like proteins and ceramic materials such as bone minerals. Additionally, trace elements in the form of metals play pivotal roles at the molecular level. Simultaneously, metals and their alloys serve as crucial structural materials for surgical implants, particularly in orthopedics, and their application has recently expanded to other tissues like blood vessels. However, the increased usage of metal implants in medicine has brought about challenges related to their limited lifespan. Metallic biomaterials encompass a variety of alloys: stainless steels, magnesium, titanium, cobalt, nickel-titanium shape memory alloys, as well as tantalum, silver, and zirconium. This review primarily focuses on titanium-based biomaterials, emphasizing critical issues concerning their clinical application. These issues encompass bone integration in porous or structured implants, joint prostheses wear, surface modification of scaffolds and implants, the general toxicity of metal ions released during corrosion, phase composition of titanium-based alloys, and fatigue failure of structures due to repetitive mechanical stress, particularly corrosion fatigue. In conclusion, the review underscores the most significant challenges associated with titanium-based biomaterials, while also highlighting the most promising approaches and strategies to address them.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"387 - 408"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Change in the Electrical Conductivity of the ITO Coating under Irradiation with an Oxygen Plasma Flow","authors":"V. N. Chernik, L. S. Novikov, L. A. Zhilyakov","doi":"10.1134/S1027451026700953","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S1027451026700953","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Transparent conductive indium tin oxide films are used in aerospace technology as conductive layers of dielectric thermal control coatings and protective glasses of solar batteries. The electrical conductivity of the surface prevents its differential electrification under the influence of charged particle flows in the Earth’s atmosphere. At the same time, the effect of space factors, including the incident flow of atomic oxygen during flight, on electrical conductivity has not been studied. In this paper, we study transparent conductive indium tin oxide coatings deposited on glass and polyimide film substrates. The effect of the incident flow of atomic oxygen was simulated by irradiating the samples with an oxygen plasma flow. The equivalent fluence of the atomic oxygen, determined by the mass loss of a polyimide film witness sample, served as a measure of the effect. Experiments have shown the effect of a 100‒3000-fold drop in the electrical conductivity of the coating as the equivalent fluence of atomic oxygen increases to 9 × 10<sup>21</sup> cm<sup>–2</sup>. Analysis of the dependence of resistance on fluence has shown that the supposed sputtering of the coating under the influence of the plasma flow is not the dominant mechanism. The probable cause of the degradation of electrical conductivity should be sought in the change in the bulk properties of the semiconductor material.</p>","PeriodicalId":671,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Surface Investigation: X-ray, Synchrotron and Neutron Techniques","volume":"20 2","pages":"480 - 483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2026-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752298","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}