Spin asymmetry for the elastic scattering of polarized electrons from Zn, Cd, and Hg

TL;DR

This paper provides comprehensive theoretical predictions of spin asymmetry (Sherman functions) for elastic electron scattering from Zn, Cd, and Hg, extending previous methods to these atoms.

Contribution

It extends a previously developed calculation method to include zinc, cadmium, and mercury for spin asymmetry predictions in elastic electron scattering.

Findings

Predictions agree adequately with experimental data.

Theoretical results are consistent with previous precise calculations.

Extended method applies to transition metals and heavy elements.

Abstract

We present an extensive set of theoretical results for spin asymmetry in the form of Sherman functions for the elastic scattering of electrons by zinc, cadmium, and mercury. This study extends the application of our earlier method of calculations, which we previously employed for stable inert gases and alkaline-earth-metals to these three atoms. Our predictions are in adequate agreement with experimental values and precise theoretical results.