A new screening length for small angle multiple scattering

A new screening length formulation that incorporates the charge state of the projectile is applied to multiple scattering. The present screening length is derived from an interatomic potential that accounts for electron-electron, electron-nuclear, and nuclear-nuclear interactions using the Thomas-Fermi-Moliere potential. We examined the charge state effect on multiple scattering angular distributions. We successfully estimate the charge state effects and predict angular distributions. The present screening length is compared with many low energy ion scattering experiments and with O'Connor-Biersack prediction values.