Absolute oscillator strengths (10–60 eV) for the photoabsorption, photoionisation and fragmentation of H20s

Abstract Dipole oscillator strengths (cross sections) for the photoabsorption, partial and total photoionisation and photofragmentation of H 2 O have been obtained, over a range up to an equivalent photon energy of 60 eV, using electron-impact coincidence simulation techniques. The results are quantitatively equivalent to those that would be obtainable by photoelectron spectroscopy and photoionisation mass spectrometry with continuously tuneable light sources. The photoionisation efficiency is also reported. The results of the two experiments are combined to provide a quantitative picture of the dipole induced breakdown of H 2 O in the region up to 60 eV.

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