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Electron collision with \(\hbox {N}_2\hbox {H}\) and HCO

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The elastic and excitation processes for \(\hbox {e-N}_2\hbox {H/HCO}\) systems are investigated in this article. The calculations are performed within the framework of R-matrix theory implemented using the pseudo-state formalism. Electron attachment to \(\hbox {N}_2\hbox {H/HCO}\) during electron collision is found to produce temporary negative ion states. We observed two negative ion states, \(\hbox {X}^1\hbox {A}'\) and \(^3\hbox {A}''\), in the elastic scattering channel for the present targets. The generation of negative ions in the inelastic (electronic excitation) channel is also observed. Formation of \(\hbox {H}^-\) ion is traced out by investigating the dissociative electron attachment process for the \(\hbox {e-N}_2\hbox {H/HCO}\) scattering system. A detailed investigation of the elastic and electronic excitation processes of \(\hbox {e-N}_2\hbox {H/HCO}\) systems is reported here. The results presented here will be key to understand various intermediate processes occurring in \(\hbox {N}_2\hbox {H}\)- and HCO-rich environments.

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This manuscript has no associated data, or the data will not be deposited. [Author’s comment: The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.]

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Acknowledgements

BA acknowledges the support by SERB, Govt. of India through project Grant No. EMR/2016/005035 and BG acknowledges the support by TEQIP Collaborative Research Scheme with CRS ID:1-5728112461 for this research. The authors also acknowledge the valuable suggestions from Dr. Suvam Singh during preparation of the manuscript.

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  1. Atomic and Molecular Physics Lab, Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, 826004, India

    Paresh Modak & Bobby Antony

  2. RP & AD, BARC, Mumbai, India

    Abhisek Singh

  3. Gaya College of Engineering, Srikrishna Nagar, Khizarsarai, Bihar, 823003, India

    Biplab Goswami

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P.M. and B.A. conceived of the presented idea. P.M. performed the computations. A.S. assisted with calculations. B.A. supervised the work. All authors discussed the results and contributed to the final manuscript.

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Modak, P., Singh, A., Goswami, B. et al. Electron collision with \(\hbox {N}_2\hbox {H}\) and HCO. Eur. Phys. J. D 75, 264 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/s10053-021-00247-9

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