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Electron-correlation effects in double-electron-capture collisions of 60-keV C sup 6+ with He

Journal Article · · Physical Review, A; (USA)
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  1. Hahn-Meitner-Institut Berlin GmbH, Berlin (Federal Republic of Germany)
  2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Physics Division, Oak Ridge, TN (USA)

The method of zero-degree Auger spectroscopy was used to measure cross sections for the production of {ital K} and {ital L} Auger electrons by double electron capture in 60-keV C{sup 6+}+He collisions. Corresponding atomic-structure calculations were performed to determine the related Auger and x-ray transition rates. The resulting Auger yields are found to deviate significantly from unity. The Auger yields were applied to evaluate cross sections for the production of the configuration 3{ital lnl}{prime} ({ital n}=3 to 5) and 2{ital lnl}{prime} ({ital n}=3 to 8). These data are found to compare well with experimental results obtained previously for the isocharged system O{sup 6+}+He. Comparison is also made with recent calculations including the electron-electron interaction. It is shown that electron-correlation effects play a significant role for double electron capture in the studied collision system.

DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6046586
Journal Information:
Physical Review, A; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, A; (USA) Vol. 42:9; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English