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  • Molecular physics
  • Atomic physics

Background:

  • The Young-type double-slit experiment is a cornerstone of quantum mechanics.
  • Electrons can exhibit wave-like properties, demonstrated by passing through slits.
  • Previous theories predicted oscillatory photoionization cross sections in homonuclear diatomic molecules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To experimentally verify the predicted oscillatory behavior of valence photoionization cross sections in homonuclear diatomic molecules.
  • To explore the information contained within the angular distribution of emitted electrons.
  • To investigate two-center interference patterns for insights into partial wave phase shifts.

Main Methods:

  • Performing a Young-type double-slit experiment using electrons emitted from molecular sites.
  • Analyzing valence photoionization cross sections (σ) as a function of kinetic energy.
  • Examining the angular distribution of emitted electrons to identify interference patterns.

Main Results:

  • Directly demonstrated the oscillatory behavior of photoionization cross sections over kinetic energy.
  • Observed two-center interference patterns in the angular electron emission distribution.
  • These patterns provide information on the relative phase shift between partial waves.

Conclusions:

  • Confirms theoretical predictions of oscillatory photoionization cross sections.
  • Reveals that electron angular distributions offer new insights into molecular quantum phenomena.
  • Highlights the utility of two-center interference for probing electron wave properties.