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Generation of H sup minus , H sub 2 (v double prime ), and H atoms by H sub 2 sup + and H sub 3 sup + ions incident upon barium surfaces

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OSTI ID:5178224
The generation of vibrationally excited molecules by electron excitation collisions and the subsequent generation of negative ions by dissociative attachment to these molecules has become a standard model for volume source operation. These processes have been supplemented recently by the demonstration of atom-surface recombination to form vibrationally excited molecules, and enhanced negative ion formation by protons incident upon barium electrodes. In this paper we consider the additional processes of molecular vibrational excitation generated by recombination of molecular ions on the electrode surfaces, and negative ion formation by vibrationally excited molecules rebounding from low work-function electrodes. 10 refs., 4 figs.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOE/ER
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
5178224
Report Number(s):
UCRL-102087; CONF-891055--3; ON: DE90005549
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English