The photoionization and fragmentation of C₆₀in the energy range 26–130 eV

Abstract

We report on experimental results for the ionization and fragmentation of C60 after excitation with synchrotron radiation in the energy range 26–130 eV. The cross-section energy dependence of the produced Cq+60 ions (q = 1, 2, 3) and charged fragments is analysed. The Cq+60-ion yields (q = 2, 3) are explained within the framework of T D Thomas' model for multiple ionization.