Positron Scattering from Atoms and Molecules

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作者
Nahar, Sultana N. [1 ]
Antony, Bobby [2 ]
机构
[1] Ohio State Univ, Dept Astron, Columbus, OH 43210 USA
[2] Indian Inst Technol, Dept Phys, Indian Sch Mines, Dhanbad 826004, Jharkhand, India
关键词
Electron-Positron Scatterings; atoms and molecules; cross sections and spin polarization; theoretical approaches; TOTAL CROSS-SECTIONS; SCHWINGER MULTICHANNEL METHOD; CLOSE-COUPLING APPROACH; HIGH-ENERGY POSITRONS; ELASTIC-SCATTERING; ELECTRON-SCATTERING; HYDROGEN SCATTERING; INTERMEDIATE-ENERGY; ROTATIONAL-EXCITATION; IMAGINARY PART;
D O I
10.3390/atoms8020029
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学]; O56 [分子物理学、原子物理学];
学科分类号
070203 ; 070304 ; 081704 ; 1406 ;
摘要
A review on the positron scattering from atoms and molecules is presented in this article. The focus on positron scattering studies is on the rise due to their presence in various fields and application of cross section data in such environments. Positron scattering is usually investigated using theoretical approaches that are similar to those for electron scattering, being its anti-particle. However, most experimental or theoretical studies are limited to the investigation of electron and positron scattering from inert gases, single electron systems and simple or symmetric molecules. Optical potential and polarized orbital approaches are the widely used methods for investigating positron scattering from atoms. Close coupling approach has also been used for scattering from atoms, but for lighter targets with low energy projectiles. The theoretical approaches have been quite successful in predicting cross sections and agree reasonably well with experimental measurements. The comparison is generally good for electrons for both elastic and inelastic scatterings cross sections, while spin polarization has been critical due to its sensitive perturbing interaction. Positron scattering cross sections show relatively less features than that of electron scattering. The features of positron impact elastic scattering have been consistent with experiment, while total cross section requires significant improvement. For scattering from molecules, utilization of both spherical complex optical potential and R-matrix methods have proved to be efficient in predicting cross sections in their respective energy ranges. The results obtained shows reasonable comparison with most of the existing data, wherever available. In the present article we illustrate these findings with a list of comprehensive references to data sources, albeit not exhaustive.
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