Elastic electron scattering from Zn, Cd, and Hg

TL;DR

This paper provides comprehensive theoretical data on electron elastic scattering cross sections for Zn, Cd, and Hg, extending previous methods to these elements.

Contribution

It introduces an improved self-consistent calculation method with a semi-empirical polarization potential for these elements.

Findings

Good agreement with experimental data and previous theoretical results.

Provides accurate differential and integrated cross sections for Zn, Cd, and Hg.

Extends the applicability of the calculation method to new elements.

Abstract

We present an extensive set of theoretical results for differential, integrated, and momentum transfer cross sections for the elastic scattering of electrons by zinc, cadmium, and mercury. This study extends the application of our method of calculations, previously employed for stable inert gases and alkaline-earth-metals. Our approach is a self-consistent calculation, with a semi-empirical element in the adjustable cut-off radius of the polarization potential. Our method is expected to provide a set of accurate data for Zn, Cd and Hg, based on the satisfactory agreement in our previous investigations with experimental values and other precise theoretical results.