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Double ionization of lithiumlike ions by Compton scattering of high-energy photons
A I Mikhailov1, A V Nefiodov, G Plunien
1Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute, 188300 Gatchina, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Abstract:
The double ionization of lithiumlike ions by Compton scattering of photons is investigated in the asymptotic high-energy region. To leading order of the nonrelativistic perturbation theory, the total cross section for double Compton effect is calculated, taking into account the channels of simultaneous and sequential emission of two electrons. Relationships between the cross sections for double ionization of He- and Li-like ions with the same nuclear charge Z are established. This can open wide perspectives for experimental investigations of ionization processes involving low-lying excited states. The universal scaling is found for the ratio of double-to-single ionization in the lithium isoelectronic sequence.
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