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Ionization of low Rydberg He atoms by rotational deexcitation of NH/sub 3/

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

Ionization of excited helium atoms in n /sup 1/P (14less than or equal tonless than or equal to16) states due to collisions with the polar molecules NH/sub 3/ has been studied in a thermal energy crossed-beam experiment. A large ionization signal from these low Rydberg states is observed even though there is insufficient energy available from rotational ..delta..J = -1, ..delta..K = 0 relaxation transitions of the molecule. In order to explain our observations, large chemically bond..delta..Jchemically bond transitions must be postulated.

Research Organization:
Service de Physique des Atomes et des Surfaces, Centre d'Etudes Nucleaires de Saclay, 91191 Gif-sur-Yvette Cedex, France
OSTI ID:
7167357
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 34:6; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English