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Electron-impact ionization of atomic hydrogen at incident electron energies of 15.6, 17.6, 25, and 40 eV

J. G. Childers, K. E. James, M. Hughes, Igor Bray, M. Baertschy, and M. A. Khakoo
Phys. Rev. A 68, 030702(R) – Published 26 September 2003
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Abstract

Absolute doubly differential cross sections for the electron-impact ionization of atomic hydrogen have been measured from near threshold to intermediate energies. The measurements are calibrated to the well-established, accurate differential cross section for electron-impact excitation of the atomic hydrogen transition H(12S22S+22P). In these experiments background secondary electrons are suppressed by moving the atomic hydrogen target source to and from the collision region. Measurements cover the incident electron energy range of 14.6–40 eV, for scattering angles of 10°120° and are found to be in very good agreement with the results of the most advanced theoretical models—the convergent close-coupling model and the exterior complex scaling model.

  • Received 19 February 2003

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.68.030702

©2003 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

J. G. Childers1, K. E. James1, M. Hughes1,*, Igor Bray2, M. Baertschy3, and M. A. Khakoo1

  • 1Department of Physics, California State University, Fullerton, California 92834, USA
  • 2Center for Atomic, Molecular and Surface Physics, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Murdoch University, Perth 6150, Australia
  • 3Department of Physics, University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado 80217, USA

  • *Present address: Department of Physics, Magnolia High School, Anaheim, CA 92821.

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Vol. 68, Iss. 3 — September 2003

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