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Emission cross sections for electron-impact-induced line radiation in the vuv from Ne, Ar, and Kr: Measurements and comparison with theory

Journal Article · · Physical Review A
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  1. Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Abbestrasse 2-12, 10587 Berlin (Germany)
  2. I. Physikalisches Institut der Justus-Liebig-Universitaet Gieen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Gieen (Germany)

A set of 18 absolute cross sections for electron-impact-induced line radiation of Ne, Ar, and Kr in the spectral range between 46 and 100 nm was measured providing an accurate database for the use of an electron-impact excitation source as a source of calculable radiant flux. Unparalleled, low relative uncertainties, mostly below 4{percent}, were achieved, mainly because the electron storage ring BESSY served as a primary standard source in the vuv to determine the responsivity of the spectrometer-detector system used for the cross-section measurements, and because a spinning rotor gauge was used as a secondary standard for the determination of the target gas density. A comparison of our cross-section data with published experimental and theoretical data is presented. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}

OSTI ID:
467344
Journal Information:
Physical Review A, Journal Name: Physical Review A Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 55; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAAN
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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