Excitation Processes in Helium Induced by Impact of Deuterons and Protons

Abstract
The excitation of helium atoms by impact of protons and deuterons is examined in the energy range from 40-200 kev. The cross sections of some S1, D1 and the 3P1 state are determined. The excitation of the 2P14S1 line attains a broad maximum at 65 kev for protons, and at 115 kev for deuteron excitation. The 3D3 state appears to be weakly populated by direct D+ excitation; at 130 kev D+ energy, Q(3D3)2×1020 cm2. Inelastic collisions between excited helium and foreign atoms bringing about the transition from singlet to triplet states are discussed.

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