Single-electron capture by low-energy Ar{sup q+} ions from He and Ne
- Western Michigan Univ., Kalamazoo, MI (United States)
State selective differential and total cross sections for single-electron capture processes by low-energy Ar{sup q+} (q = 4 - 8) ions from He and Ne targets have been studied experimentally at impact energies between 30 and 100 qeV, and laboratory scattering angles between 0{degrees} and 5{degrees}, by means of translational energy-gain spectroscopy. The ions were produced in a recoil ion source, pumped by a fast beam from the WMU Van de Graaff accelerator. The dominant processes are found to be single-electron capture (SEC) into the excited states of the projectile products. In additional to SEC, transfer excitation processes are also observed. It is found that the population of the dominant reaction channels is consistent with the predictions of the classical over-barrier model. The multichannel Landau-Zener (MCLZ) model has been used to obtain cross sections for capture into individual states. The MCLZ calculations are shown to be in good agreement with the measured energy-gain spectra. Total cross sections for single-electron capture are compared to the single-crossing Landau-Zener model, classical over-barrier model and available measurements. The general features of the angular distributions are discussed in terms of a semiclassical curve-crossing model.
- OSTI ID:
- 394224
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9605105--
- Journal Information:
- Bulletin of the American Physical Society, Journal Name: Bulletin of the American Physical Society Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 41; ISSN BAPSA6; ISSN 0003-0503
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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