Spontaneous decay of small copper cluster anions Cu${}_n^{-}$, $n=3-6$ on long time scales

K. Hansen, M. H. Stockett, M. Kaminska +8

We have measured the spontaneous neutral particle emission from copper cluster anions (Cu${}_n^{-}$, $n=3-6$) stored at cryogenic temperatures in one of the electrostatic ion storage r…