Positron Scattering from Neon

ORAL

Abstract

A joint experimental and theoretical investigation of low-energy positron-neon scattering has been carried out. The experimental studies have used a high-resolution, trap-based beam and scattering cell to obtain absolute cross sections for total scattering, total elastic scattering and positronium formation. The experimental and theoretical total elastic cross section are compared from near threshold up to the positronium formation threshold at $\sim $15 eV. Theoretically, the elastic differential cross section has also been calculated up to 50 eV including, where appropriate, absorption effects via an ab initio absorption potential.

*Supported by the Canadian and Australian Governments.

Authors

  • Al Stauffer

    • York University, Canada
  • Robert McEachran

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • James Sullivan

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • Casten Makochekanwa

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • Peter Caradonna

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • Adric Jones

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • Daniel Slaughter

    • CAMS, Australian National University
  • Stephen Buckman

    • CAMS, Australian National University