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The capture of electrons by positive ions from neutral gas atoms

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 October 2008

R. A. Smith
Affiliation:
Emmanuel College

Extract

An apparatus for the production of beams of fast positive ions is described. Measurements of the cross-section for capture of an electron by a positive ion from a neutral gas atom are given on the case of He+ ions in helium and protons in helium and hydrogen. These are compared with the theory given by Massey and Smith, and as far as possible with previous experiments.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge Philosophical Society 1934

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