Published March 14, 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

De-excitation probability of hydrogen atoms excited by reflection from a beryllium surface

  • 1. Nagoya Univ. (Japan). Inst. of Plasma Physics

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Light emission through the collision of H+, H2+ and H3+ ions incident on a beryllium surface is studied. Lyman-α, Hsub(α), Hsub(#betta#), Hsub(#betta#) and Hsub(delta) lines from excited hydrogen atoms are observed. Relative production yields and de-excitation probabilities of the excited states (n=2,3,4,5 and 6) are obtained. States with a larger quantum number n have a higher probability of de-excitation as an atom leaves the Be surface. (author)

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Journal Title
J. Phys., D (London). Appl. Phys.
Journal Volume
16
Journal Issue
3
Series
J. Phys., D (London). Appl. Phys.
Journal Page Range
439-444
ISSN
0022-3727