Destruction of Xe2+ molecular ions by electrons in He-Xe plasma is investigated in the electron temperature range Te=0.03-2 eV. The rate constant for the Xe2+ ions dissociation by electrons is measured for the first time. This process appears to be more effective than the dissociative recombination at electron temperatures Te<1 eV.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L459-L462
Journal Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume24
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - 28 Sep 1991

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  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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