target materials

Target materials refer to substances used in various scientific and industrial processes where they are hit by particles, such as electrons or ions, to produce different effects. For instance, in physics experiments, a target material may be bombarded to create new particles or to study their properties. In materials science, targets can be used in processes like sputtering, where thin films are deposited on surfaces. These materials are selected based on their physical and chemical properties to achieve specific outcomes, such as creating new materials or facilitating reactions in nuclear and particle physics.