Spin-resolved alignment and orientation effects in atomic collisions
Spin-resolved alignment and orientation effects in atomic collisions
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原子碰撞中自旋解析的排列和方向效应
DOI:
10.1071/ph960301
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发表时间:
1996
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通讯作者:
N. Andersen
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作者:
K. Bartschat;N. Andersen
The density matrix parametrisation of collisionally excited atomic ensembles is generalised to account for projectile and target spin polarisations. The density matrix elements, containing spin-resolved alignment and orientation parameters, can be determined by measurements of the 'generalised Stokes parameters' introduced by Andersen and Bartschat (1994) to describe scattered-projectile-polarised-photon coincidence experiments. Focusing on electron impact excitation of light alkali-type targets and mercury, the present experimental status of such experiments is reviewed, in particular with regard to the 'perfect scattering experiment' whereby all independent scattering amplitudes are determined.