Multiple-collision induced dissociation of trapped silver clusters Ag[sup +,sub n] (2...

Reports that the dissociation energies of singly charged silver cluster cations are determined by multiple-collision induced dissociation in a Penning trap. Analysis of the fragment yield in terms of a linearized impulsive collision theory; Model for energy transfer; Delay in the decay of a cluster; Data analysis; Correction for isotopomers.