Critical positions and spin polarisation for electrons scattered by potassium atoms

ABSTRACT

The critical points were calculated using the Dirac equation and real optical potential model, in addition to calculating differential, integrated elastic, transfer momentum and viscosity cross sections, and Sherman function for elastic scattering of Potassium atoms at the range 4 to 150 eV and in the angular range θ = 0–180°. We obtained two critical positions (38.1 eV, 141.1°) and (128.1 eV, 120.2°) at these positions we obtained the highest polarisation of spin, and the amplitude of the spin–flip is greater than the amplitude of the direct scattering. This study is considered the first calculation of the critical points in the differential cross sections for electron scattering by potassium atom.

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KEYWORDS:

• Angular distribution
• critical position
• DCS
• Sherman function
• potassium atom

Acknowledgements

I would like to thank Dr. A. H. Hussain for his contribution in adding modifications to ELSEPA code for performing calculations.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).