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Interference effects in electron emission from H{sub 2} by 68-MeV/u Kr{sup 33+} impact: Dependence on the emission angle

Journal Article · · Physical Review. A
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  1. Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin GmbH, D-14109 Berlin (Germany)
  2. Institute of Nuclear Research (ATOMKI), H-4001 Debrecen (Hungary)
  3. Centre Interdisciplinaire de Recherche Ions Lasers, 14050 Caen Cedex 04 (France)
  4. Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008 (United States)
Angle- and energy-dependent cross sections for electron emission were measured for 68-MeV/u Kr{sup 33+} ions impacting on H{sub 2}. These results show, in accordance with our earlier observation, that interference effects are produced by the coherent emission of electrons from the two H atoms, in analogy with Young's two-slit experiment. Furthermore, the present results demonstrate that the observed oscillatory pattern varies with the electron observation angle, contrary to our earlier expectations but in agreement with recent theoretical predictions.
OSTI ID:
20633797
Journal Information:
Physical Review. A, Journal Name: Physical Review. A Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 67; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English