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Resonant scattering of low-energy electrons by mercury atoms

Journal Article · · Sov. Phys. - JETP (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:6717626
An experimental setup is described for the measurement of elastic and inelastic scattering of electrons by atoms, and the first results are reported of an investigation of scattering of low-energy electrons (4.7--12 eV) in mercury vapor through an angle 90/sup 0/. The energy dependences of the scattering cross sections reveal a resonance structure that correlates well with the structure on the optical spectral-line excitation functions. The spectra of the emitted electrons released as a result of the decay of the autoionization states at various bombarding-electron energies were also investigated, and a number of heretofore unobserved autoionization states of the mercury atom were found.
Research Organization:
Chuvash State University
OSTI ID:
6717626
Journal Information:
Sov. Phys. - JETP (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Phys. - JETP (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 51:5; ISSN SPHJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English