Multiple ionization and excitation processes in single ion-atom collisions

Discussion of experimental methods which permit differential measurements in several important collision parameters. These parameters are necessary for the isolation of particular isolation and excitation mechanisms as well as for stringent tests of existing theories. The author concentrates on single-collision phenomena involving primarily heavy ions at velocities comparable to those of K-shells and concludes that experimental evidence suggests that continuum capture from target K shells may compete with electron capture to bound projectile states. Better experimental and theoretical description of the role played by ECC in inner-shell and multiple ionization processes are also recommended