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Many-body theory of electron scattering by excited atomic targets: Fundamental formulas

Journal Article · · Physical Review A; (United States)
;  [1];  [2]
  1. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)
  2. Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
A many-body theory of electron-impact excitation out of excited atomic states is presented. After the fundamental equations and formulas of the general theory are given, first- and second-order approximations are introduced. In the case of the first-order theory, detailed analytical formulas are also developed. The physical interpretation of the first- and second-order theories are presented with the aid of Feynman-type diagrams. Following a discussion of initial- and final-state effects, the many-body theory is also related to the distorted-wave approximation.
DOE Contract Number:
NONE;
OSTI ID:
6138634
Journal Information:
Physical Review A; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review A; (United States) Vol. 48:4; ISSN PLRAAN; ISSN 1050-2947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English