Abstract
In this manuscript, we present our calculations of detailed electron-impact single ionization cross-sections for tungsten ions, spanning charge states W38+− W45+. The level-to-level distorted-wave method implemented in the flexible atomic code (FAC) was used for calculation. Comparison between the present level-to-level distorted wave treatment and previous configuration-averaged calculations has been performed for the W45+ ion, and we explore the possible reason for the difference observed between two calculations. We demonstrate the importance of radiative damping on the total electron-impact ionization cross-section for the W43+ ion. Present calculations provide missing cross-sections for W38+− W45+. The data obtained are expected to be useful for modeling plasmas for fusion applications, especially for the ITER community.
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