Abstract
Abstract The interaction between a positive ion and a neutral atom is calculated from a statistical model which treats the electrons as a Fermi gas and considers the electrostatic forces between it and the nuclei, as well as the kinetic and exchange energies of the gas itself. This is applied to the case of Ca+ + ions and neon atoms and of K+ ions and argon atoms. The former is extended to consider also neutral calcium atoms and neon atoms. The elastic scattering of these ions is calculated by the classical and also by the quantum method over an energy range up to about 15 kev using these interactions. The results have been applied to problems of meteor trails (Massey and Sida 1955) and the spread of a beam of ions due to multiple scattering.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
