Multiple Capture Investigated by Coincident Electron Spectroscopy in X7+ + Ar, at 70 keV

Abstract

The multiple electron capture in N7+ + Ar and F7+(1s2) + Ar systems is investigated at 70 keV with a new electron-recoil ion charge coincidence experiment. The whole electron energy range has been studied. Up to six electrons are found to be captured into autoionizing states. The recoil ion charge distribution associated with the emission of electrons is similar for both systems and found to be in good agreement with the prediction of Niehaus's model roughly adapted to take into account autoionizing cascades. New findings for the coincident double and triple captures are briefly discussed. A capture of an inner L-shell electron of Ar into the K-shell of the projectile is also observed in N7+ + Ar collisions.