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Results are presented of field ion microscope examinations of the stru
cture of tungsten samples exposed to the action of a high-intensity io
n flux (similar to 10(22) ions/cm(2) . s) from a lead laser plasma. It
was observed that the surface layer becomes amorphized and the defect
spectrum was established. The limiting mechanical properties of irrad
iated tips were determined. Promising directions for further research
are indicated. (C) 1998 American Institute of Physics. [S1063-7850(98)
02311-8].