  Experiments with irradiated single-walled carbon nanotubes are shown to
generate a set of probability distribution functions and to derive a set of
information theoretic entropy-based parameters. Energetic Cs+ ions initiate
linear collision cascades and nonlinear thermal spikes in single-walled carbon
nanotubes. The probability distribution functions are constructed from the
normalized experimental yields of the sputtered atoms and clusters. The
information or Shannon entropy and fractal dimension are evaluated for each of
the emitted species. Along with the fractal dimension, the information is used
to identify and distinguish the energy dissipation processes that generate
conditions for monatomic sputtering and clusters emissions.
