Dynamics of charge states and a flux of relativistic U⁷³⁺ ions in a silicon crystal

A model that adequately describes the dynamics of charge states of ions, the processes of electron loss or capture, trajectories and losses of energy is proposed. It involves the construction of ion trajectories in a complex field of continuous potential of many atomic chains with allowance for thermal scattering from crystal nuclei and channeling electrons. The model, however, has a shortcoming. It cannot provide reliable data for U ions charged from approximately 83 to approximately 88, since the charge fraction formation proceeds by two quite different mechanisms.