Calculated cross sections for electron collisions with the BeN molecule

Abstract

Abstract We report a low energy electron collision calculation with the BeN molecule in its X 4 Σ − ground state using the molecular R-matrix method at a single geometry, namely, the equilibrium R e = 3.045 a 0 of the molecule. Using a suitable target model, we have calculated the elastic cross section and cross sections for electron impact excitation in several low-lying excited states of BeN. Cross sections for electron impact dissociation is derived from the electronic excitation cross sections. In addition, molecular data on bound sates of BeN and e-BeN negative ion resonances and widths at the target equilibrium Re that may be relevant for other studies are also provided.