Electron transport in biomolecular gaseous and liquid systems: Theory, experiment and self-consistent cross-sections

摘要: Accurate modelling of electron transport in plasmas, plasma-liquid and plasma-tissue interactions requires (i) the existence accurate complete sets cross-sections, (ii) an treatment these gaseous soft-condensed phases. In this study we present progress towards provision self-consistent electron-biomolecule cross-section representative tissue, including water THF, by comparison calculated coefficients with those measured using a pulsed-Townsend swarm experiment. Water–argon mixtures are used to assess self-consistency electron-water vapour set proposed de Urquijo et al (2014 J. Chem. Phys. 141 014308). Modelling liquids matter is considered through appropriate generalisations Boltzmann’s equation account for spatial-temporal correlations screening potential. The ab initio formalism applied atomic compared available experimental data noble liquids. Issues on applicability krypton discussed addressed consideration background energy liquid krypton. presence self-trapping (into bubble/cluster states/solvation) some reformulation governing Boltzmann combined localised–delocalised nature resulting transport. A generalised presented which highlighted produce dispersive observed systems.