SRIM
SRIM, which stands for Stopping and Range of Ions in Matter, is a widely used computer program for calculating the electronic and nuclear losses of ions when they pass through matter. Developed by James F. Ziegler, SRIM has become a standard tool in various fields, including materials science, nuclear physics, and ion implantation technology. The program's core function is to simulate the complex interactions between energetic ions and the atoms of a target material. It predicts how an ion's energy will be deposited and how far it will travel, or its range, before stopping.
The SRIM code considers two primary mechanisms for energy loss: electronic stopping and nuclear stopping. Electronic
The program's output includes detailed information about the ion's path, including the depth distribution of deposited