Theoretical interpretation of K- and L-shell Auger spectra for the SiH4molecule

Abstract

Auger spectra for the silane molecule associated with an initial 1s, 2s or 2p hole on the silicon atom have been calculated using a semi-empirical INDO molecular orbital model to determine energies and transition probabilities. The interpretation of the L₂₃-VV spectrum differs significantly from the previous work of Maracci et al (1980), but is consistent with expectations based upon the atomic argon L₂₃-MM spectrum and the experimental data. There are no experimental L₁-VV or K-VV data available to compare with the present theoretical predictions.