Auger electron yield

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000949",
  "term": "Auger electron yield",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The probability that an inner-shell vacancy in an atom will be filled by an electron transition that results in the emission of an Auger electron, rather than a characteristic X-ray photon. This yield is dependent on the atomic number of the element and the specific electron shell involved. For light elements, the Auger electron yield is generally higher than the fluorescence yield.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "Auger electron"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1979, 51, 2243. 'General aspects of trace analytical methods - IV. Recommendations for nomenclature, standard procedures and reporting of experimental data for surface analysis techniques' on page 2247 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197951112243)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/auger-electron-yield/"
}