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Direct observation of a Ramsauer--Townsend effect in positron--argon collisions

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 36, no. 11, pp. 580-584

Transmission measurements of the total scattering cross section for positrons of well-defined energy colliding with argon atoms in the energy range extending from 0.4 to 18 eV reveal a shallow minimum in the vicinity of 2 eV. The measured total cross section at the minimum is 2.4 x 10$sup -16$ cm$sup 2$. These measurements also reveal an abrupt increase in the total cross section above the threshold for positronium formation (9.0 eV). (AIP)

Research Organization:
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-031180
OSTI ID:
4019900
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 36, no. 11, pp. 580-584, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 36, no. 11, pp. 580-584; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English