RTE with Li vapor target

High resolution projectile Auger electron spectorscopy is being used to measure cross sections for resonant transfer and excitation (RTE) as a function of projectile energy, in collisions of highly charged ions with a lithium vapor target. Previously H2 and He have been used as targets for RTE studies via high resolution projectile Auger electron spectroscopy. With Li as a target we expect to see the effect of the loosely bound valence electron manifested as a narrow resonance peak sitting on the broader peak of the 1s electrons. By using Li-like F and O projectile, direct comparison of resonance line shapes can be made with previously obtained RTE cross section, using a He target. Extension of the technique is being made to laser-excited Li-vapor target. Progress on this aspect of the experiment will be presented. (orig.)