Electron impact ionization of pyrimidine: differential and total cross sections

Abstract

SynopsisWe provide theoretical cross sections for the ionization of pyrimidine by electron impact. The theoretical framework is based on a quantum approach making use of particular tools to overcome the computing challenges. The developed methodology allows to determine not only the total but also the triple, double and simple differential cross sections. This approach was previously used to calculate the triple differential cross sections of many molecules. Here, we demonstrate that it can be used to calculate more integrated cross sections of a molecule of biological interest: pyrimidine.