Energy Deposition by Electrons in Argon

Abstract

Monte Carlo calculations encompassing various aspects of energy deposition by electrons in argon are described in this paper. Particular attention is paid to fluctuations in ionization, and representative data on the probability distribution of the number of ion pairs are presented. The variations of W and the Fano factor as well as of the efficiencies for the production of various excited species are also evaluated. Further, degradation spectra and subexcitation electron spectra including Auger electrons are presented and discussed.