Total photoelectric yield spectra of BaF2 and SrF2 thin film crystals
are relatively measured in the photon energy range of 10-35 eV with hi
gh resolution at room temperature. The yield spectra obtained are inve
stigated in comparison with available reflection spectra in both mater
ials and with an excitation spectrum of Auger free luminescence in BaF
2. Evidence for a violation of Auger free process is observed in BaF2.
It is also revealed that the total width of the Ba2+ 5p core level is
extraordinarily wide, 6 eV.