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Theory of electron capture from a hydrogenlike ion by a bare ion: Intermediate-state contributions to the amplitude

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

Electron capture from a hydrogenlike ion of large nuclear charge Z/sub T/e by a bare ion of charge Z/sub P/e moving with speed v has been studied using the strong-potential Born approximation to the amplitude. Under the conditions Z/sub P/<..1s cross section and at the same time makes peaking approximations to the amplitude more realistic, even for low v. The specific cases of Z/sub T/ = 6, 10, and 18 are treated over the velocity range Z/sub T//3< or approx. =hv/e/sup 2/< or approx. =Z/sub T//(0.3). Instituting a one-electron model, K-shell capture cross sections and probabilities for protons on carbon, neon, and argon are calculated and compared with experiment. The strong-potential Born theory is seen to give a good representation of the data. Total cross sections for 1s..-->..1s capture for Z/sub P/ = Z/sub T/ = 1 are also presented.

Research Organization:
Behlen Laboratory of Physics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588
OSTI ID:
6034051
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 27:5; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English