Projectile Charge Effects in Multiple Ionization of Argon by Positron and Electron Impact

A. C.F. Santos, A. Hasan, R. D. DuBois

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Abstract

Differential single-And multiple-ionization cross section ratios have been measured for 750 eV positron and electron impact on argon as a function of the projectile energy-loss from threshold up to 85% of the initial projectile energy. In addition, differential multiple ionization cross section ratios have been obtained for 500 eV electron impact as a function of both the scattering angle and projectile energy loss. The differential single-ionization cross sections obtained with positrons and electrons are found to have the same shape, i.e., the same energy loss dependence, in agreement with distorted wave Born predictions. The differential double-And triple-ionization cross sections obtained by electron impact, however, are systematically larger than those obtained with positron impact. This charge effect has been attributed to the quantal interference between the mechanisms leading to double ionization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplication of Accelerators in Research and Industry
Subtitle of host publication17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry
EditorsJerome L. Duggan, Margaret Hall, Ira Lon Morgan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
Pages195-198
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)0735401497
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 26 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry - Denton, United States
Duration: Nov 12 2002Nov 16 2002

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume680
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Other

Other17th International Conference on the Application of Accelerators in Research and Industry
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenton
Period11/12/0211/16/02

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Physics and Astronomy

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