The surface resistivity of polyethylene anti Kapton samples is determined b
efore and after irradiation with 3.5-5.5 keV electron beams for periods of
up to 60 min, and the current through the samples and thus the volume resis
tivity is determined during and after irradiation. It is found that the sur
face resistivity increases due to the irradiation while the sample current
decreases exponentially with irradiation time, indicating an increase of th
e volume resistivity. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.