Inner shell excitation of SF6 by 2.5 keV electron impact

The S 2p, S 2s and F 1s inner shell excitation spectra of SF6 have been examined by small angle, inelastic scattering of 2.5 keV electrons. While the main features of the spectra are in agreement with previous photoabsorption spectra, a number of new features have been observed. A detailed investigation of the S 2p spectrum below the ionization limit has been performed. The weak Rydberg structure in this region has been interpreted on the basis …