Ionization of H(2p) atom by 30 keV proton and antiproton impact

Abstract Ionization process of the hydrogen atom, being initially in the excited 2p-state, projected by 30 keV proton and antiproton impact has been investigated. The second-Born approximation (SBA) is used to measure the triple differential cross sections (TDCSs). The closure relation is employed on the second-Born term to come over consideration of the intermediate states. The triple differential cross-sections are represented graphically against the ejection angle, for two scattering angles and ejected energies into both scattering and perpendicular geometric planes. The single differential cross-section (SDCS) is calculated in the framework of the first-Born approximation.