Binding Energy and Muon Interactions in Deuterium Gas

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The discussion centers on the effects of muon interactions with ordinary deuterium atoms. It highlights that the binding energy of the D-μ (muon) is significantly greater than that of a regular deuterium atom, suggesting that muons can lead to the formation of DDμ molecules when directed through a deuterium gas. The formation of these DDμ ions, along with electrons, is expected to occur in dense deuterium gas. This indicates a potential for unique molecular structures and ions due to the presence of muons. Overall, the interaction between muons and deuterium could lead to interesting chemical phenomena.
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1. Hello, I have some questions on my homework which are not so clear. The professor asked for " since the binding energy of the D-μ(it is muon) is much bigger than that of ordinary deuterium atom De, explain what will happen if a beam of muons is directed through a gas of ordinary De atoms.
The second question is: "Following from above explain why in a dense De gas one might expect formation of DDμμ(mi) molecules and associated ions such as DDμ





3. I believe that the first question is answer by the second part... that's there is the formation of DDμ ions plus electron

Is it right? could you help me?
 
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