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Ionization of xenon by electrons: Partial cross sections for single, double, and triple ionization

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
High-sensitivity measurements of relative partial cross sections for single, double, and triple ionization of Xe by electron impact have been carried out in the energy region from threshold to 100 eV using a crossed-beam apparatus incorporating a quadrupole mass spectrometer. The weighted sum of the relative partial cross sections at 50 eV are normalized to the total ionization cross section of Rapp and Englander-Golden to yield absolute cross-section functions. Shapes of the partial cross sections for single and double ionization are difficult to account for within a single-particle picture. Comparison of the Xe/sup +/ data with 4d partial photoionization cross-section measurements indicates the important role played by many-body effects in describing electron-impact ionization of high-Z atoms.
Research Organization:
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Bombay 400 005, India
OSTI ID:
6010237
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 35:3; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English