AbstractThe motion, coalescence, and other processes in dust clouds are determined by the dust charge. Since dust grains in the space are bombarded by energetic electrons, the secondary emission is an important process contributing to their charge. It is generally expected that the secondary emission yield is related to surface properties of the bombarded body. However, it is well known that secondary emission from small bodies is determined not only by their composition but an effect of dimension can be very important when the penetration depth of primary electrons is comparable with the grain size. It implies that the secondary emission yield can be influenced by the substrate material if the surface layer is thin enough.We have developed a simple Monte Carlo model of secondary emission that was successfully applied on the dust stimulants from glass and melamine formaldehyde (MF) resin and matched very well experimental results. In order to check the influence of surface layers, we have modified the model for spheres covered by a layer with different material properties. The results of model simulations are compared with measurements on MF spheres covered by a nickel layer.


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    Title :

    Secondary emission from dust grains with a surface layer: comparison between experimental and model results


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 38 , 11 ; 2551-2557


    Publication date :

    2005-02-11


    Size :

    7 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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