The photoionization and fragmentation of C60 in the energy range 26-130 eV

We report on experimental results for the ionization and fragmentation Of C-60 after excitation with synchrotron radiation in the energy range 26-130 eV. The cross-section energy dependence of the produced C-60(q+) ions (q = 1, 2, 3) and charged fragments is analysed. The C-60(q+)-ion yields (q = 2, 3) are explained within the framework of T D Thomas' model for multiple ionization.