Published In
Physical Review A
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-1983
Subjects
Ionization, Relativistic quantum theory, Proton beams
Abstract
The effect due to the polarization of the incident high-energy (~GeV) proton beam on the ionization cross section of heavy atoms is investigated. In particular, with the use of Darwin wave functions for the atomic electron, the effect for hydrogenlike atoms is worked out. A numerical illustration shows that the polarization effect is completely insignificant. The authors also conclude that the K-shell ionization process is completely insensitive to the polarization of the incident beam.
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevA.28.2529
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/7701
Citation Details
Leung, P. T., & Rustgi, M. L. (1983). Ionization of heavy atoms by polarized relativistic protons. Physical Review A (General Physics), 28(4), 2529-2531.
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