ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
34.80.Dp
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract For the heavier rare-gas targets, Ne, Ar, Kr, there is now a reasonable amount of experimental electron impact coherence parameter data available for excitation of the lowestJ=1 states. Theoretical results for those rare-gas targets, have been restricted to distorted-wave approximation (DWA) type theories. We present a systemization of the experimental data and compare them with available theoretical results. In the case of the heavy rare gases, we compare the experimental and theoretical data available for the three species, Ne, Ar, Kr, in order to identify trends. We compare the experimental data with results from available theories (mainly DWA type) and discuss the importance of spin-orbit coupling effects and “shell” effects. We present our point-of-view as to the physical picture that is emerging from all collisional data, and conclude by recommending future experimental and theoretical activities that will, from our perspective, provide new insight into the physics of these processes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01426057
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