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Autoionization Of He Atoms By Partially Stripped Ion Impact, Sebastian Otranto, Ronald E. Olson
Autoionization Of He Atoms By Partially Stripped Ion Impact, Sebastian Otranto, Ronald E. Olson
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A study of the autoionization process induced by partially stripped ion impact is performed. Electron spectra in momentum space are predicted within a classical model for partially stripped ions. The results are compared with those obtained for pure Coulomb-like projectiles. A quantum-mechanical extension of the Barrachina-Macek model is proposed for partially stripped projectiles. Structure on the electron angular distribution arising in quantum and classical treatments is identified and compared. The presence of rainbow scattering interference is observed in the binary ring profile of the outgoing autoionized electrons for positive-ion impact.
Unity In The Theory Of Elementary Particles Through Group Theory, Douglas Karl Lemon
Unity In The Theory Of Elementary Particles Through Group Theory, Douglas Karl Lemon
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
Science is the process of seeking unity in the diversity of natural phenomenon. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate that group theory brings unity to the theory of elementary particles. The prime motivations are first, to find a quantitative representation of the Lorentz transformation, and second, to find a quantitative representation of angular momentum. Since both of these have continuous parameters, groups with continuous parameters, particularly Lie groups, are of interest.
The first portion of the paper develops the definition of Lie groups and their associated Lie algebras. The prerequisite definitions of transformations, groups, group representations, and continuous …