The use of inconsistent and incorrect terminology in scientific publications contributes to misunderstanding, confusion, and erroneous results in the scientific literature. This issue is of particular importance in x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) that is in widespread use for many different purposes by scientists with diverse backgrounds. A set of surface analysis terminology, approved through consensus by international experts, has been developed by International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee TC201 on Surface Chemical Analysis. To encourage wide use, the terminology is accessible at several web sites at no cost. This short overview provides examples to highlight the importance of agreed terminology in eliminating confusion between similar terms. Examples are provided of terms that are commonly misused or confused in the literature. Other examples highlight terminology that provides a common basis for comparing instrument parameters and performance. As science advances, it is important to clarify terminology for describing evolving concepts and developments important to XPS.

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一致的术语在XPS可再现性中的作用

科学出版物中使用不一致和错误的术语会导致科学文献中的误解，混淆和错误结果。这个问题在X射线光电子能谱（XPS）中尤为重要，它被具有不同背景的科学家广泛用于许多不同目的。国际标准化组织表面化学分析技术委员会TC201已开发出一组表面分析术语，这些术语已得到国际专家的一致认可。为鼓励广泛使用，可在几个网站上免费使用该术语。本简短概述提供了一些示例，以突出商定术语在消除相似术语之间的混淆方面的重要性。提供了在文献中通常被误用或混淆的术语的示例。其他示例突出了术语，这些术语为比较仪器参数和性能提供了通用基础。随着科学的发展，阐明用于描述对XPS重要的不断发展的概念和发展的术语非常重要。