Scattering of e^∓ in beryllium isonuclear series: cross sections and transport characteristics

Abstract The elastic scattering of electrons and positrons by beryllium atoms and its isonuclear ion states is described in this paper in terms of differential and various angle integrated cross sections. For this element, the critical minima in the elastic differential cross sections and the optimum spin polarization sites are found. These calculations are performed using the Dirac partial wave analysis (DPWA) and a projectile-target modified complex optical model potential. Further, the Monte Carlo method is used to calculate the transport characteristics of electrons in a mixture of inert gas (He, Ar) and beryllium vapor for electric field values E/N = 1-100 Td, taking into account inelastic collisions. We studied the effect of metal vapor concentration on drift velocity, average electron energy, diffusion and mobility coefficients. Finally, we investigated the effect of beryllium vapor on the electron energy distribution function in the inert gas. On comparing present work with existing theoretical calculation, a reasonable agreement is observed.