Published April 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Measurements on the quantum defect of the 2S Rydberg series and fine structure of the 2D Rydberg series in the gallium I spectrum

  • 1. Amsterdam Univ. (Netherlands). Zeeman Lab.

Description

Level positions of members between n=25 and n=45 of the 2S Rydberg series in Ga I were measured with high accuracy. The quantum defect of this series turns out to be constant over the region observed, indicating an unperturbed series. The value of the quantum defect is 2.791(2). The fine structure in the 2D series was measured by using direct excitation. A qualitative explanation is given. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Zeitschrift fuer Physik, D
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
4
Series
Z. Phys., D.
Journal Page Range
293-296
ISSN
0178-7683
CODEN
ZDACE

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
21037799
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; D STATES; ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS; FINE STRUCTURE; GALLIUM; LASER RADIATION; QUANTUM NUMBERS; RYDBERG STATES; S STATES
Descriptors DEC
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELEMENTS; ENERGY LEVELS; EXCITED STATES; METALS; RADIATIONS