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Electron degradation and yields of initial products: The Fano factor for mixtures of argon and molecular hydrogen

Journal Article · · Physical Review A. General Physics; (United States)
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  1. Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439 (United States)
Electron-degradation spectra, ionization yields, and Fano factors for Ar-H{sub 2} gaseous mixtures are rigorously studied using the Spencer-Fano theory along with a realistic set of electron collision cross sections. The present study elucidates the relation between the Fano factor and ionization cross sections and indicates principles underlying statistical fluctuations of the ionization yield. Our results show a smooth composition dependence of the Fano factor for a mixture.
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
7034888
Journal Information:
Physical Review A. General Physics; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review A. General Physics; (United States) Vol. 45:11; ISSN 1050-2947; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English