Abstract
In this work, theoretical triply differential cross sections for ionization of several hydrogenic atoms from excited states by fast electron impact are computed'in the case of asymmetric coplanar geometry. The final wavefunction is chosen as an approximate solution to the three-body scattering problem with correct asymptotic conditions. The initial wavefunction also satisfies correct boundary conditions. Results for Li2+ ions in their 2s and 2p excited states are presented. In addition, it is shown that a simple scaling law for the triply differential cross sections obtained for ionization of hydrogenic targets from their ground state is also satisfied by excited hydrogenic targets.
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