Evaluated Theoretical Cross Section Data for Charge Exchange of Multiply Charged Ions with Atoms. I. Hydrogen Atom‐Fully Stripped Ion Systems

The existing theoretical cross section data for the charge exchange process of multiply charged fully stripped ions with hydrogen atoms are evaluated in the energy range from ∼10 eV/u to ∼103 keV/u. The evaluation has been performed on the basis of both pure theoretical arguments and comparison with the most accurate experimental cross sections. The ionic charge state ranges from Z=2 to Z=54. The theoretical methods for calculation of the charge exchange cross sections are briefly discussed, and their regions of validity and the accuracy of the produced data are assessed.