Abstract
The process of electron scattering from heavy target atoms is of considerable interest due to the enhanced role of relativistic effects and distortion of the electron trajectories resulting from the large value of nuclear charge. Here we present (e,2e) ionization measurements and distorted-wave Born approximation calculations for the scattering of spin-polarized electrons from xenon atoms in which the fine-structure levels of the residual ion are resolved. Comparison of measurements performed using a high-sensitivity toroidal analyzer spectrometer with the predictions of sophisticated calculations provide an improved understanding of the ionization dynamics of heavy target atoms and the treatment of electron exchange processes.
Recommended Citation
R. Panajotovic et al., "(e,2e) Measurements on Xenon: Reexamination of the Fine-Structure Effect," Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, vol. 73, no. 5, pp. 052701-1 - 052701-9, American Physical Society (APS), May 2006.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.73.052701
Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
Approximation theory; Electron scattering; Electrons; Ionization; Measurement theory; Spectrometers; Electron exchange; Fine-structure; Ionization dynamics; Ionization measurements; Xenon
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1050-2947
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 May 2006
