The electron-stimulated desorption of europium atoms from layers adsorbed o
n the surface of tungsten covered with a monolayer of oxygen was observed f
or the first time. The yield of Eu atoms as function of the energy of bomba
rding electrons exhibits a pronounced resonance character. The resonances c
orrespond to ionization energies of the core electron levels of Eu and W at
oms. (C) 2000 MAIK "Nauka/Interperiodica".