Scaling Cross Sections for Ion-atom Impact Ionization

Kaganovich, Igor D. ; Startsev, Edward ; Davidson, Ronald C.

Princeton University. Plasma Physics Laboratory.

关键词: 08 Hydrogen;    70 Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology;    Beams, Reb;    Ionization And Recombination;    Born Approximation;   

DOI  :  10.2172/814022
RP-ID  :  PPPL-3819
RP-ID  :  AC02-76CH03073
RP-ID  :  814022

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The values of ion-atom ionization cross sections are frequently needed for many applications that utilize the propagation of fast ions through matter. When experimental data and theoretical calculations are not available, approximate formulas are frequently used. This paper briefly summarizes the most important theoretical results and approaches to cross section calculations in order to place the discussion in historical perspective and offer a concise introduction to the topic. Based on experimental data and theoretical predictions, a new fit for ionization cross sections is proposed. The range of validity and accuracy of several frequently used approximations (classical trajectory, the Born approximation, and so forth) are discussed using, as examples, the ionization cross sections of hydrogen and helium atoms by various fully stripped ions.