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RESONANCE IN THE ELASTIC SCATTERING OF ELECTRONS IN HELIUM

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Letters
The elastic cross section in helium was examined using electrons with a narrow energy spread. A sharp resonance was found in the scattered electrons at an angle THETA = 72 deg at an energy below the onset of the first excited state. A double electrostatic anaiyzer was used for the experiment. The observation of the resonance in the elastic cross section indicated that compound states played a role in electron scattering by atoms just as they do in neutron scattering by nuclei and electron scattering by molecules. The existence of a compound state has a bearing on calculations of atomic excitation cross sections, particularly near the excitation threshold. (C.E.S.)
Research Organization:
Westinghouse Research Labs., Pittsburgh
NSA Number:
NSA-17-011408
OSTI ID:
4700861
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Letters, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Letters Vol. Vol: 10
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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