Molecular-Orbital K X-Ray Formation in Heavy-Ion Collisions

Abstract
In order to complete the identification of molecular-orbital K x-ray spectra, we have worked out the expected spectral yields and compared them with experimental spectra produced by 30- and 60-MeV Br and 82- MeV I beams. Independently, we have determined the dominant mechanism of molecular-orbital K x-ray production in 30-MeV Br + Br collisions by diluting the Br density in a solid target.