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Merged-beams measurements of electron-capture cross sections for O/sup 5+/+H at electron-volt energies

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
Absolute total cross-section measurements are presented for electron capture in O/sup 5+/+H(D) collisions over the energy range 0.9--800 eV/amu. These are the first experimental data to be reported using a new multicharged-ion--atom merged-beams apparatus developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The experimental method and the cross-section measurements are described in detail. At energies below 2 eV/amu, the data show a cross-section enhancement which may be attributed to the ion-induced dipole attraction between the reactants. Agreement with recent unpublished quantum-mechanical calculations ranges from fair at the lower energies to excellent at the higher energies.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6372
OSTI ID:
6533174
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 39:4; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English