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Area of Science:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Collision Physics

Background:

  • Helium dimers (He2) are weakly bound van der Waals systems.
  • Understanding molecular fragmentation is crucial in atomic physics.
  • Relativistic highly charged projectiles offer unique interaction dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the fragmentation of He2 dimers induced by relativistic highly charged projectiles.
  • Explore unique interaction features between extended objects and ultrafast projectiles.
  • Assess the projectile's capability to probe dimer ground state properties and binding energy.

Main Methods:

  • Simulations of collisions between relativistic highly charged projectiles and He2 dimers.
  • Analysis of fragmentation patterns and resulting He+ ion yields.
  • Theoretical modeling of projectile-dimer interactions.

Main Results:

  • Observed distinct fragmentation features due to the extended nature of the He2 dimer.
  • Demonstrated that projectile interaction range significantly influences collision outcomes.
  • Showcased the potential for precise probing of the He2 ground state.

Conclusions:

  • Relativistic projectiles provide a novel tool for studying weakly bound systems like He2.
  • The extended interaction range enables accurate determination of dimer binding energy.
  • Collision dynamics with extended objects reveal phenomena not seen with compact molecules.