Abstract
Inelastic electron scattering at 0° has been studied in helium with an electrostatic analyzer. Below 100 volts, four energy losses have been identified and studied: the 1S1−2P1, 1S1−3P1, 1S1−2S1, and 1S1−2S3. The probabilities of these losses relative to the 1S1−2P1 loss have been determined, and these ratios compared with theoretical values. The ratio for the 1S1−3P1 is in good agreement with theory; that for the 1S1−2S1 is not. The relative probability of the 1S1−2P1 loss has been measured from 50-150 volts. It exhibits a maximum at 75 volts and a rapid decrease down to 40 volts. Above 100 volts it is in general agreement with other experimental results.

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