Atomic collisions with relativistic heavy ions. V. The states of ions in matter

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1986 · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.33.1556· OSTI ID:6102030

Anholt, R; Meyerhof, W E

This paper examines the processes affecting relativistic heavy ions in solid targets. Three pieces of experimental information, the charge states of emergent projectiles, K..cap alpha.. x-ray production cross sections, and K radiative electron-capture photon cross sections for 82- and 197-MeV/amu Xe projectiles incident on solid targets between Be and U, are examined. A theory incorporating the ground states and a minimal number of excited states of zero-, one-, and two-electron projectiles is formulated which includes capture, ionization, excitation, and decay processes. The requisite cross sections are obtained from calculations and measurements. The present charge-state, x-ray, and radiative capture photon measurements are in good agreement with theory. The relationship between charge-changing cross sections measured using thick and thin targets is examined.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-2196
• OSTI ID: 6102030
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 33:3; ISSN PLRAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CHARGE STATE
CHARGED PARTICLES
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
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