Interaction of an electron beam with CdCl2 thin films

Abstract
The effect of electron irradiation on CdCl2 thin films was studied using Auger and electron loss spectroscopies. It was found that coloration takes place together with a reduction of the Cl/Cd intensity ratio. The loss spectrum is also changed during irradiation. It was shown that the irradiation‐induced changes can diffuse out of the irradiated area.