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Noncharacteristic radiations in atomic and molecular collisions

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 23, pp. 1574-1577
Noncharacteristic radiations in atomic and molecular collisions are examined. A new mechanism is considered in which electrons are induced to radiate collectively. The collective radiations are present even in the absence of inner-shell vacancies. The importance of this mechanism increases with collision energy and the number of electrons. The emitted photon energy increases with collision energy and can exceed the united-atom limit. The asymmetries of the noncharacteristic radiation are examined. (AIP)
Research Organization:
Department of Physics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California 92037
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-33-018409
OSTI ID:
4096294
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 23, pp. 1574-1577, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett., v. 35, no. 23, pp. 1574-1577; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English