Published April 13, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

Elastic electron scattering from CH3I molecules oriented in the gas phase

  • 1. Fakultaet fuer Physik, Universitaet Bielefeld, D-4800 Bielefeld 1 (Germany)

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A novel experiment on elastic electron scattering from free, spatially oriented molecules has been performed. CH3I molecules state selected by an electrostatic hexapole lens were oriented in a homogeneous electric field. The differential scattering cross sections were measured at an electron energy of 1 keV in the angular range of 4 degree--14 degree with the orientation switched on and off. From these data the orientation-dependent contribution to the molecular interference was determined. The results show a distinct oscillatory pattern as a function of momentum transfer as predicted by theory

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Journal Title
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
15
Series
Phys. Rev. Lett.
Journal Page Range
2289-2292
ISSN
0031-9007
CODEN
PRLTA