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Classical binary-encounter calculations using a Hartree---Fock velocity distribution for the bound electrons have been carried out for electron-impact ionization of alkali metals. The effect of inner-shell ionization, as well as the excitation of some autoionizing levels, has been included. A satisfactory agreement with recent experimental observations has been achieved.
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Roy et al. (1973) studied this question.
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