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  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Plasma Physics
  • Chemical Physics

Background:

  • Investigating ionization processes in slow, highly charged ion-molecule impacts is crucial for understanding atomic interactions.
  • Existing methods may lack the resolution to differentiate complex charge exchange events.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and characterize a novel electrostatic charge state analyzer (CDA) for analyzing ion beams.
  • To investigate slow impact ionization processes of highly charged ions on molecules.
  • To enable efficient separation of charge exchange ionization events.

Main Methods:

  • Designed a cylindrical deflector analyzer (CDA) with specific geometric parameters (radii 110.2/95 mm, 127° angle).
  • Integrated an Einzel lens and quadrupole deflector for beam focusing and steering.
  • Calibrated the CDA using an electron beam ion source and tested with Ar16+ on CO2 at 18 keV/q.

Main Results:

  • The CDA successfully separated single, double, and triple electron capture events during Ar16+ impact on CO2.
  • Demonstrated efficient separation of different charge exchange ionization processes.
  • Characterized the CDA's performance, including its transmission function.

Conclusions:

  • The designed CDA is effective for analyzing charge exchange ionization in slow, highly charged ion-molecule collisions.
  • The compact design allows integration with other spectroscopic tools.
  • Potential geometric modifications could further enhance CDA performance.