Effects of band structure on electron attachment to adsorbed molecules: Cross section enhancements via coupling to image states

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Nagesha, K [1 ]
Sanche, L [1 ]
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[1] Univ Sherbrooke, Fac Med, Grp Conseil Rech Med Sci Radiat, Sherbrooke, PQ J1H 5N4, Canada
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.81.5892
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
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Near-zero-energy electrons at the surface of glassy n-hexane (nHg) are strongly trapped by adsorbed molecules, with a cross section 10(2)-10(4) larger than those on the solid Kr surface. This enhancement is attributed to the difference in the band structures of solid nHg and Kr near the vacuum level.
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