Classical calculation of total and differential cross sections for electron capture and ionization in proton - molecule collisions

Abstract

The Classical Trajectory Monte Carlo method is applied to treat proton collisions with N2, CO and CH4 at collision energies 25< E < 2.5 × 103 keV. The calculation employs model potentials to describe the interaction of the active electron with the molecular core. General good agreement with available experimental data is found.