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Dynamical (e, 2e) Studies Using Tetrahydrofuran As a DNA Analog
Journal of Chemical Physics
  • Christopher J. Colyer
  • Susan M. Bellm
  • B. Lohmann
  • G. Friedrich Hanne
  • Ola A. Al-Hagan
  • Don H. Madison, Missouri University of Science and Technology
  • Chuangang Ning
Abstract

Triple differential cross sections for the electron-impact ionization of the outer valence orbital of tetrahydrofuran have been measured using the (e, 2e) technique. The measurements have been performed with coplanar asymmetric kinematics, at an incident electron energy of 250 eV and at an ejected electron energy of 10 eV, over a range of momentum transfers. The experimental results are compared with theoretical calculations carried out using the molecular three-body distorted wave model. The results obtained are important for gaining an understanding of electron driven processes at a molecular level and for modeling energy deposition in living tissue.

Department(s)
Physics
Keywords and Phrases
  • Distorted-wave models,
  • Ejected electrons,
  • Electron-driven,
  • Electron-impact ionization,
  • Energy depositions,
  • Incident electrons,
  • Living tissues,
  • Molecular levels,
  • Tetra-hydrofuran,
  • Theoretical calculations,
  • Triple differential cross sections,
  • Valence orbitals,
  • Atomic physics,
  • Dissociation,
  • Electron energy levels,
  • Electron-electron interactions,
  • Electrons,
  • Impact ionization,
  • DNA,
  • furan derivative
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2010 American Institute of Physics (AIP), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
9-1-2010
Publication Date
01 Sep 2010
Disciplines
Citation Information
Christopher J. Colyer, Susan M. Bellm, B. Lohmann, G. Friedrich Hanne, et al.. "Dynamical (e, 2e) Studies Using Tetrahydrofuran As a DNA Analog" Journal of Chemical Physics Vol. 133 Iss. 12 (2010) p. 124302-1 - 124302-7 ISSN: 0021-9606
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/don-madison/174/