ISSN:
1572-9540
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Recombination of highly charged ions with free electrons is studied in merged-beams experiments at the UNILAC accelerator in Darmstadt and at the heavy-ion storage ring TSR in Heidelberg. Unexpected high recombination rates are observed for a number of ions at very low energiesE cm in the electron-ion center-of-mass frame. In particular, theoretical estimates for radiative recombination are dramatically exceeded by the experimental recombination rates of U28+ ions nearE cm=0 eV. The observations point to a general phenomenon in electron ion recombination depending onE cm, on the ion charge state, and possibly also on electron density, electron beam temperature, and strength of external magnetic fields.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02274933
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