Abstract

In this work, we introduce a classical trajectory Monte Carlo (CTMC) methodology, specially conceived to provide a more accurate representation of charge-exchange processes between highly charged ions and H(1s) and H* (n=2). These processes are of particular relevance in power fusion reactor programs, for which charge-exchange spectroscopy has become a useful plasma diagnostics tool. To test the methodology, electron-capture reactions from these targets by C6+,N7+, and O8+ are studied at impact energies in the 10-150keV/amu range. State-selective cross sections are contrasted with those predicted by the standard microcanonical formulation of the CTMC method, the CTMC method with an energy variation of initial binding energies that produces an improved radial electron density, and the atomic orbital close-coupling method. The present results are found in to be much better agreement with the quantum-mechanical results than the results of former formulations of the CTMC method.

Department(s)

Physics

Research Center/Lab(s)

Center for High Performance Computing Research

Keywords and Phrases

Binding Energy; Charge Transfer; Plasma Diagnostics; Quantum Chemistry; Quantum Theory; Charge Exchange Process; Charge Exchange Spectroscopy; Classical Trajectory Monte Carlo; Close-Coupling Method; Energy Variations; Highly Charged Ions; Quantum Mechanical; Radial Electron Density; Program Diagnostics

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1050-2947

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Final Version

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2015 American Physical Society (APS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Apr 2015

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