ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
34.80.Dp
;
34.80.Kw
;
52.20.Fs
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Detailed measurements of electron-impact ionization cross sections have been made in the vicinity of the excitation-autoionization thresholds of Li-like B2+, C3+, N4+, O5+ and F6+ ions. With an energy spread of 0.4 to 1% of the electron energy and statistical uncertainties as low as 0.1% we could clearly resolve thresholds for excitation of individual terms in 1s2s2l configurations. Numerous resonance features were found which are due to dielectronic capture of the incident electron with subsequent two-electron emission. In particular, dielectronic capture processes involving Δn=2 excitations of a 1s electron provide the dominant resonance contributions to the measured cross sections. Rydberg series 1s2snln′l′ of resonances withn=3 (Δn=2) andn=4 (Δn=3) are resolved up to principle quantum numbersn′ equal to 6 or 7.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01679572
