Spin polarization of electrons induced by strong collisional magnetic fields

We calculate the spin polarization of $1s\sigma$ vacancies and emitted $\delta$ electrons induced by the strong magnetic field ($\left|B_{max}\right|\sim {10}^{16}$G) in collisions of very heavy ions ($Z_1+Z_2=178\mathrm{}$). The electron excitations are determined by the solution of coupled-channel equations within the quasimolecular basis states including the vector potential. The formulation is extended to the many-electron case. Spin polarizations of the order of 5-10% for impact energies below the Coulomb barrier are predicted.