Electron-impact ionization of the<i>K</i>shell of silver and gold in coplanar asymmetric geometry

Abstract

Triple differential cross sections are presented for the electron-impact ionization of silver and gold in coplanar asymmetric geometry at an impact energy of 500 keV. The problem is treated in a completely relativistic manner, using Dirac distorted waves in both the incident and final channels and the full photon propagator. Good agreement with experiment is obtained.