Transverse diffusion ofAr+andAr2+in Ar

Abstract
The ratio of the transverse-diffusion coefficient to the mobility determines the transverse Gaussian spreading of a pencil beam of ions pulled through a buffer gas by a uniform electric field. The mathematical basis for this effect is reviewed and a precision apparatus to measure the transverse spread is described. Measurements of the transverse diffusion of Ar+ and Ar2+ in Ar in the pressure range from 0.2 to 0.6 Torr at room temperature for EN values ranging from 30 to 290 Td are presented and discussed (1 Td1017 V cm2).

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