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Influence of nuclear reactions on electron transfer in energetic ion-atom collisions

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Physics Section, University of Munich, 8046 Garching (Germany)
The influence of inelastic nuclear scattering on atomic charge transfer in asymmetric ion-atom collisions is described within a new theory, combining a two-channel model for the nuclear reaction with the impulse approximation for electron capture by the projectile. Test calculations of the capture probability during the reaction {sup 18}O({ital p},{alpha}){sup 15}N indicate that inelastic nuclear reactions are a more transparent probe for the atomic transition amplitudes than elastic resonances.
OSTI ID:
5989446
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 65:18; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English