Elastic and transport cross sections for argon in hydrogen plasmas

Accurate elastic differential scattering cross sections have been computed through a fully quantum mechanical approach for hydrogen ions (H+, D+, or T+) colliding with argon in the center of mass energy range of 0.1 to 200 eV. With the appropriate weight functions, these differential cross sections have been integrated to yield the momentum transfer, viscosity, and integral elastic cross sections. The momentum transfer and viscosity cross sections have been extended to higher collision energies (up to 10 keV) using a classical, three-body scattering method. Results have been compared with those of a simple model and previous recommended values. Knowledge of these cross sections, tabulated and made available through the world wide web, is of use to modeling and diagnostics of gaseous electronic, fusion, and other plasma environments.