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Title: Atomic physics at the Argonne PII ECR (electron cyclotron resonance) Ion Source

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OSTI ID:5515130

An atomic physics beam line has been set up at the Argonne PII ECR Ion Source. The source is on a 350-kV high-voltage platform which is a unique feature of particular interest in work on atomic collisions. We describe our planned experimental program which includes: measurement of state-selective electron-capture cross sections, studies of doubly-excited states, precision spectroscopy of few-electron ions, tests of quantum electrodynamics, and studies of polarization transfer using optically pumped polarized alkali targets. The first experiments will be measurements of cross sections for electron capture into specific nl subshells in ion-atom collisions. Our method is to observe the characteristic radiation emitted after capture using a VUV spectrometer. Initial data from these experiments are presented. 12 refs., 4 figs.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
5515130
Report Number(s):
CONF-8711107-6; ON: DE88005995
Resource Relation:
Conference: International conference on ECR ion sources and their applications, East Lansing, MI, USA, 16 Nov 1987; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English