MCC_cross sections

[Lelin45]

Need MCC_cross section data for other species like Iodine and Krypton. He, Xe, H, Ar are given. How to create/ where to find for other species? Needed for doing simulation for ion thruster using different species.

[RemiLehe]

Hi @Lelin45,
Thanks for your question.
Unfortunately, I think that there is no systematic way to find these cross-sections ; you will basically have to search the scientific literature for each element that you are interested in. Once you find a relevant paper, you will have to convert the cross-section data in the format expected by WarpX (i.e. a text file with two columns, listing the center-of-mass energy and the corresponding cross-section.)
Note that you may be able to find some of the cross-sections that you need in the LXCAT database: https://us.lxcat.net/data/set_type.php