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R. Wilhelm, E. Gruber, J. Schwestka, R. Heller, S. Fascko, F. Aumayr:
"Neutralization dynamics of slow highly charged ions in 2D materials";
Applied Sciences, 8 (2018), 1050101 - 1050116.

We review experimental and theoretical work on the interaction of slow highly charged
ions with two-dimensional materials. Earlier work in the field is summarized and more recent
studies on 1 nm thick amorphous carbon nanomembranes and freestanding single layer graphene
by the authors are reviewed. To explain the findings, models for energy loss determination
as well as qualitative model descriptions for the observed ultrafast neutralization dynamics are
discussed. The results shown in this paper will be put into context with findings of nanostructure
formation on two-dimensional materials, both freestanding and on substrate, as well as on surfaces
of bulk insulators.

low energy ions; highly charged ions; 2D materials