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Observation of direct ionization of He by highly charged ions at low velocity

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. J. R. Macdonald Laboratory, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506 (United States)

We have observed direct target ionization of He at low velocity (0.2 to 1.7 a.u.) by highly charged ions of C{sup 6+}, N{sup 7+}, O{sup 8+}, Ar{sup 16+}, and Xe{sup 30+}. The measured single ionization cross sections increase rapidly with increasing velocity. The cross sections, divided by the charge of the incident projectile, are found to lie on a universal curve when plotted versus the ratio of the projectile velocity to the classical Bohr-Lindhard velocity limit for ionization. Impact parameter information was determined for O{sup 8+} on He collisions and suggests that single target ionization happens over an impact parameter range very similar to that for single capture.

OSTI ID:
90572
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 75; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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