Electron capture processes of multiply charged argon ions in argon at energies from 10 to 90 keV

Abstract
The cross sections for the transfer of up to four electrons in single collisions between multiply charged argon ions (up to Ar7+) and argon atoms are measured. The cross sections ( sigma 21 excepted) show no significant energy dependence in the investigated energy range from 5 to 15 keV times charge state number. Their values are between 4*10-17 cm2 for the transfer of one electron to Ar7+( sigma 76).