L-subshell X-ray Production by 100?250 keV/a.m.u. Ions

Abstract

Individual L-subshell ionization cross sections have been measured for bombardment of 100-200 keY H+ ions in 10 keY steps upon a thick Gd (Z = 64) target and for bombardment of 600-1000 keY He+ ions in 100 keY steps upon thick W (Z = 74) and thick and thin Au (Z = 79) targets. Experimental results for the individual L subshells are compared with the theoretical predictions of the ECPSSR theory as developed by Brandt and Lapicki. The differences are discussed as a function of the reduCi:,d ion velocity. The occurrence of collision induced intra-shell transitions is discussed as a possible source for the discrepancy between experiment and theory.