Abstract

Electron–atom collisions in gases are an aspect of atomic physics. Three experiments in this field employing a thyratron are described: (i) the Ramsauer–Townsend effect, (ii) the excitation and ionization potentials of xenon and (iii) the ion–electron recombination after interrupting the electric discharge.

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