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Collisional Redistribution Of Polarized Radiation For Sr-Ar(He) Systems: A Numerical Comparison Of The Semiclassical Decoupiing/Locking Model To Exact Results, Ronald James Bieniek, Paul S. Julienne, Rank Rebentrost Dec 1991

Collisional Redistribution Of Polarized Radiation For Sr-Ar(He) Systems: A Numerical Comparison Of The Semiclassical Decoupiing/Locking Model To Exact Results, Ronald James Bieniek, Paul S. Julienne, Rank Rebentrost

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Abstract Semiclassical formulations of collisional redistribution of polarized radiation are presented at several levels of approximation, from full classical path coupled equations to the backing/decoupling model. These are numerically tested against the results of a quantum mechanical coupled-channels formalism, by the comparison of polarization curves in both spectral wings of the Srf1 So-1 Pi) transition, with Ar and He as collisional perturbers. It is found that the locking/decoupling model can often produce good agreement with exact results if the effects due to trajectories and multiple Condon points are treated properly. Significant discrepancies due to the Condon approximation used ty the …


Binary Peak Enhancement And Structure In Partially Stripped Ion-Atom Collisions, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson Aug 1991

Binary Peak Enhancement And Structure In Partially Stripped Ion-Atom Collisions, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson

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Recent experiments have found both an unexpected enhancement and structure of the binary peak in the spectrum of electrons ejected in partially stripped ion-atom collisions. Utilizing the theoretical approach which has been used to elucidate the origin of this behavior, a survey of their manifestation is presented over a broad range of nuclear and ionic charges (C, F, Fe, I and U ions) and impact energies (0.1 to 100 MeV u-1). For forward binary electron emission it is shown that the greatest enhancement occurs for the lowest projectile ion charge states (highly screened nuclei). The magnitude of the enhancement maximizes …


X-Ray Emission From Slow Highly Charged Ar Ions Interacting With A Ge Surface, Michael Schulz, C. Lewis Cocke, Siegbert Hagmann, Martin P. Stockli, Horst Schmidt-Bocking Aug 1991

X-Ray Emission From Slow Highly Charged Ar Ions Interacting With A Ge Surface, Michael Schulz, C. Lewis Cocke, Siegbert Hagmann, Martin P. Stockli, Horst Schmidt-Bocking

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We have measured K x-ray spectra and yields from Ar17+ ions slowly approaching a single-crystal Ge surface. The yields were measured as a function of the projectile velocity component perpendicular to the surface. From the data a characteristic time of approximately 1 psec was extracted for the in-flight filling above the surface of the Ar K vacancy.


Dielectronic Recombination On And Electron-Impact Excitation Of Heliumlike Argon, Rami M. Ali, Chander P. Bhalla, C. Lewis Cocke, Michael Schulz, Martin P. Stockli Jul 1991

Dielectronic Recombination On And Electron-Impact Excitation Of Heliumlike Argon, Rami M. Ali, Chander P. Bhalla, C. Lewis Cocke, Michael Schulz, Martin P. Stockli

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We have measured cross sections for Δn=1 dielectronic recombination (DR) on He-like argon and found good agreement with theoretical calculations based on the Hartree-Fock atomic model. Experimental absolute cross sections were obtained by using the electron-energy dependence of yields of He-like and Li-like argon ions from the Kansas State University electron-beam ion source to measure the ratio of the DR cross section on He-like argon to the electron-impact-ionization cross section of Li-like argon and normalizing to the latter. The K x-ray emission spectra due to Δn=1,2 DR and n=1→2 electron-impact excitation of He-like argon were also observed with a Si(Li) …


Abnormal Behaviour Of Zero Degree Δ-Electron Emission On The Projectile Ionic Charge, O. Jagutzkit, S. Hagtnanni, H. Schmidt-Bockingt, Ronald E. Olson, D. R. Schultz, R. Dornert, R. Kocht, A. Skutlartz, A. González, T. B. Quinterosi, C. Kelbcht, P. Richardt May 1991

Abnormal Behaviour Of Zero Degree Δ-Electron Emission On The Projectile Ionic Charge, O. Jagutzkit, S. Hagtnanni, H. Schmidt-Bockingt, Ronald E. Olson, D. R. Schultz, R. Dornert, R. Kocht, A. Skutlartz, A. González, T. B. Quinterosi, C. Kelbcht, P. Richardt

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The 0° δ-electron emission was investigated by an electron-projectile coincidence technique as a function of incoming and outgoing projectile charge state for 0.53 MeV u-1Cuq+ on He. The electron emission spectra vary strongly with initial and final projectile charge state. For pure ionization channels the cross sections follow for low electron energy the q2-scaling law whereas in the binary encounter regime the scaling is reversed. Ctmc calculations are in fair agreement with the experimental data. © 1991 IOP Publishing Ltd.


Population Of Highly Excited Intermediate Resonance States By Electron Transfer And Excitation, Reinhold S. Schuch, Edson L B Justiniano, Michael Schulz, Sheldon Datz, Peter F. Dittner, J. P. Giese, Herbert F. Krause, Harald Schone, Charles Randy Vane, Stephen M. Shafroth May 1991

Population Of Highly Excited Intermediate Resonance States By Electron Transfer And Excitation, Reinhold S. Schuch, Edson L B Justiniano, Michael Schulz, Sheldon Datz, Peter F. Dittner, J. P. Giese, Herbert F. Krause, Harald Schone, Charles Randy Vane, Stephen M. Shafroth

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Coincidences between two sulfur K x rays were detected from collisions of hydrogenlike S ions with H2 gas in the projectile energy range between 150 and 225 MeV. These K x rays are emitted in the decay of doubly excited states formed in the collisions via transfer and excitation. The excitation function for two coincident Kβ transitions peaks at about 175 MeV, slightly above the expected KMM resonance energy for resonant transfer and excitation (RTE). This demonstrates the occurrence of ΔN≥2 transitions (i.e., KMM and higher resonances) in the RTE process. The cross sections for the population of the …


Intraconfiguration Interactions In Barium 6p1/2Nf Autoionizing States, Xiao Wang, J. Greg Story, William E. Cooke Apr 1991

Intraconfiguration Interactions In Barium 6p1/2Nf Autoionizing States, Xiao Wang, J. Greg Story, William E. Cooke

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Measurements are reported of the energies and linewidths of the J=2, 3, and 4 components of the 6p1/214f and 6p1/219f states of barium. These states are anomalously broad, having autoionization lifetimes of approximately 1/2 of a classical Rydberg orbit period, and previously measurements have discerned no differences among the various J components. This work shows that the differences can be observed, and are consistent with calculations. The variations between states would be large if the states were LS coupled, but the large 6p ionic fine-structure forces recoupling into jj configurations. The spherical symmetry of the 6p …


Realization Of A Measurement Of A Weak Value, N. W M Ritchie, J. Greg Story, Randall G. Hulet Mar 1991

Realization Of A Measurement Of A Weak Value, N. W M Ritchie, J. Greg Story, Randall G. Hulet

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We present the first realization of a measurement of a weak value, a concept recently introduced by Aharonov, Albert, and Vaidman (AAV). Our experiment uses a birefringent crystal to separate the two linear-polarization components of a laser beam by a distance small compared to the laser-beam waist. This weak measurement is followed by a strong measurement which translates the centroid of the beam by a distance far larger than the birefringence-induced separation. In addition, we present data corresponding to orthogonal initial and final states, for which the weak value is not defined. This interference effect may have application in the …


Recent Advances In The Comparison Of Matter— And Antimatter—Atom Collisions, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson, C. O. Reinhold Feb 1991

Recent Advances In The Comparison Of Matter— And Antimatter—Atom Collisions, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson, C. O. Reinhold

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The relatively recent advent of low energy antimatter projectiles has spurred a rapid advance in the comparison of matter- and antimatter-atom collisions. These experimental studies have in turn stimulated a great deal of theoretical effort to explain their results, and together both theory and experiment have shed new light on the dynamics of ion-atom collisions. Here we review these developments with particular emphasis on the processes of ionization and charge transfer. © 1991 IOP Publishing Ltd.


Effects Of Sample Orientation On The Corrosion Of Zinc In Ammonium Sulfate And Sodium Hydroxide Solutions, D. Abayarathna, Edward Boyd Hale, Thomas J. O'Keefe, Y. M. Wang, D. Radovic Jan 1991

Effects Of Sample Orientation On The Corrosion Of Zinc In Ammonium Sulfate And Sodium Hydroxide Solutions, D. Abayarathna, Edward Boyd Hale, Thomas J. O'Keefe, Y. M. Wang, D. Radovic

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The corrosion and electrochemical properties of three zinc single crystal surfaces with different orientations have been investigated. In near-neutral 1 M (NH4)2SO4, the corrosion rates on all three surfaces were found to be similar. However, the SEM morphologies of the corresponding corroded surfaces were markedly different from each other, but consistent with preferential attack of {1120} surfaces. In alkaline 0.5 N NaOH solution, the three sample orientations showed significantly different reactivities, with the (1120) surface exhibiting the highest reactivity and corrosion rate. Here, passivation ultimately occurred and the difference in the corrosion performance of …


Feq⁺+ H, H2and He Electron Loss And He2++ H(N = 1, 2) Electron Capture Cross Sections: Processes Of Interest In Fusion Plasmas, D. R. Schultz, L. Meng, C. O. Reinhold, Ronald E. Olson Jan 1991

Feq⁺+ H, H2and He Electron Loss And He2++ H(N = 1, 2) Electron Capture Cross Sections: Processes Of Interest In Fusion Plasmas, D. R. Schultz, L. Meng, C. O. Reinhold, Ronald E. Olson

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Cross sections have been calculated utilizing the classical trajectory Monte Carlo method for collisional processes of special interest to plasma fusion research. Specifically, H1H2and He total electron loss cross sections for the impact by Feq+(1 < q < 26) impurity ions, in the energy range of 50 to 500keV/u, are presented. These results illustrate a clear departure for low charge states (q < 10) from scaling of the cross section with projectile charge (q). Further, cross sections for electron capture from both the ground and n = 2 states of H by 30 to lOOkeV/u He2+impact are tabulated as function of final n-level, yielding information for neutral beam heating models. © 1991 IOP Publishing Ltd.


Quantum Interference In Clothed-Ion-Atom Binary Peak Structures, C. O. Reinhold, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson, C. Kelbch, R. Koch, H. Schmidt-Böcking Jan 1991

Quantum Interference In Clothed-Ion-Atom Binary Peak Structures, C. O. Reinhold, D. R. Schultz, Ronald E. Olson, C. Kelbch, R. Koch, H. Schmidt-Böcking

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An impulse approximation for ionizing collisions of clothed ions with atoms is used to explain the origin of an anomalous oscillation in the ejected electron spectrum in the region of the binary peak. In addition, measurements which evidence this feature for 1-MeV/u U21+ ions colliding with helium are presented. It is shown that this behavior arises from interference structures in the elastic differential cross section for the scattering of target electrons from the impinging ion and that it is associated with the well-known phenomenon of rainbow scattering. © 1991 The American Physical Society.