Electron scattering and ionization of NO, N2O, NO2, NO3 and N2O5 molecules: theoretical cross sections

We have investigated the scattering of electrons from atmospheric molecules NO, N2O, NO2, NO3 and N2O5 at incident electron energy Ei from the ionization threshold (~10 eV) to 2000 eV. Basically total cross sections for elastic and inelastic collisions are calculated and hence total ionization cross...

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Published in:Journal of physics. B, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, 2007-01, Vol.40 (1), p.199-210
Main Authors: Joshipura, K N, Gangopadhyay, Sumona, Vaishnav, Bhushit G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic and molecular collision processes and interactions
Atomic and molecular physics
Electron scattering
Exact sciences and technology
Molecular excitation and ionization by electron impact
Physics
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Summary:We have investigated the scattering of electrons from atmospheric molecules NO, N2O, NO2, NO3 and N2O5 at incident electron energy Ei from the ionization threshold (~10 eV) to 2000 eV. Basically total cross sections for elastic and inelastic collisions are calculated and hence total ionization cross sections are deduced in the 'complex scattering potential-ionization contribution' method, developed earlier. Various calculated cross sections are compared extensively with experimental and theoretical data wherever possible. Recommended data can now be prepared for the well-known NO target. New results are presented for lesser known targets.
ISSN:0953-4075
1361-6455
DOI:10.1088/0953-4075/40/1/018