What Does HMI Stand For?

HMI stands for Hornbeck Molnar Ionization Homonuclear Associative Ionization In At Collisions

HMI, or Hornbeck Molnar Ionization Homonuclear Associative Ionization In At Collisions, refers to a specialized ionization process that occurs during collisions between atoms in a homonuclear diatomic system. This process involves the associative ionization mechanism, where two neutral atoms collide and form an ion-pair, which can be significant in various fields of atomic physics and plasma research. HMI plays a crucial role in understanding atomic interactions, energy transfer, and the formation of ions in gaseous environments.