Emission of K -, L - and M - Auger Electrons from Cu Atoms

Abstract

The emission of Auger electrons from the K-, L- and M-sheels of two configurations of copper atoms is investigated in detail within the frame work of the momentum average technique. Ab initio calculations for the bound state wavefunctions of the ionized atoms are performed using a Gaussian computer code. The continuum wavefunctions of the emitted electrons are determined by employing an effective potential variational approach. Slight differences have been noticed between the results of both configurations. The transition rates, energies and widths of all possible Auger electrons are listed in Tables. Slight differences have been noticed between the results of the two types of copper atoms.