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Žiga Barba1, Klemen Bučar1, Špela Krušič1
1Jožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, SI-1001 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
This study details an electron scattering experiment on argon gas using a keV electron beam and a magnetic bottle spectrometer. The experiment analyzes elastic and inelastic scattering channels via coincidence technique for 800 eV electron scattering.
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Area of Science:
- Atomic and Molecular Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Experimental Physics
Background:
- Electron scattering experiments provide insights into atomic and molecular structures.
- Understanding electron-atom interactions is crucial for various fields, including plasma physics and materials science.
- Previous studies have utilized various techniques to probe electron scattering dynamics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on an electron scattering experiment conducted on argon gas.
- To analyze elastic and inelastic electron scattering channels using a novel experimental setup.
- To present results from an angle-integrated (e, 2e) experiment.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a keV electron beam as a probe.
- Employed a magnetic bottle spectrometer for electron collection.
- Developed a thermionic gun for nanosecond electron pulse generation.
- Applied the coincidence technique with a microchannel plate detector to analyze multi-hit sequences.
- Performed an angle-integrated (e, 2e) experiment.
Main Results:
- Successfully built a kinetic energy spectrum from recorded electron arrival times.
- Enabled analysis of elastic and inelastic electron scattering channels in argon.
- Presented results for 800 eV electron scattering on argon atoms.
Conclusions:
- The developed instrumental configuration and working parameters are suitable for electron scattering studies.
- The coincidence technique effectively distinguishes between elastic and inelastic scattering.
- The (e, 2e) experiment provides valuable data on electron interactions with argon atoms.

