Relativistic R-matrix close-coupling calculations for photoionization of Ne-like Al IV

We present relativistic close-coupling photoionization calculations of Al IV using the Breit-Pauli R-matrix method to obtain photoionization cross-section of Al IV from the ground state and the lowest two J=0 (even) excited states. A multi-configuration eigenfunctions expansion of the core Al V is employed with spectroscopic configurations 2s²2p⁵, 2s2p⁶, 2s²2p⁴3s, 2s²2p⁴3p, 2s²2p⁴3d and 2s²2p⁴4s. We have included, for the first time, the lowest 68 level target states of Al V in the photoionization calculations of Al IV. Extensive configuration interaction wavefunctions are used to describe both the initial Al IV states and the final Al V states. Cross-sections are compared from three level calculations including only 2s² 2p^{5 2}P^o _3/2, _1/2 and 2s 2p^{6 2}S_1/2 levels of Al V. The present calculation using the lowest 68 target levels of Al V are presented for the first time and should provide reasonably complete database for practical application for photoionization cross-section for Al IV, where high-energy cross-sections along with near-threshold photoionization cross-section is required.     

A unified model calculation of states in odd-mass technetium isotopes

States in^{93, 95, 97, 99, 101}Tc are studied in a unified model calculation without any adjustable parameters except the excitation energy of the first 1/2^?state. The positive parity states are described as a mixture of (p _1/2)²(g _9/2) _J ³ and (p _1/2)⁰(g _9/2) _J ⁵ proton configurations coupled to a core undergoing quadrupole oscillations. For the negative parity states a proton quasi-particle in thep _1/2,p _3/2 andf _5/2 orbits is coupled to the vibrations. Calculated energies and electromagnetic moments agree quite well with available data.     

Collision induced transitions between Zeeman substates of laser excited sodium atoms in very high magnetic fields

This is a report on a new method of measuring cross sections for the collision induced population transfer between single Na — 3p ² P fine structure Zeeman states. The experiments are done for the five inert gases at the magnetic field strengths of 6, 17, 24, and 51 kOe. From the optically excited² P _3/2,±3/2 and² P _1/2,±1/2 states, respectively, the transfer to the other Zeeman states is studied. The method allows the determination of cross sections for which the influence of the magnetic field is cancelled and which render possible the calculation of cross sections for the transfer and the relaxation of all² P density tensor components of the degreek=1, 2, and 3. The comparison with previous theoretical and experimental results gives satisfactory agreement. As an application the six Grawert parameters are deduced for the inert gases.     

Positive parity low spin states of odd-mass tellurium isotopes

In this work, we analyse the positive parity of states of odd-mass nucleus within the framework of interacting boson fermion model. The result of an IBFM-1 multilevel calculation with the lg_9/2, 2d_5/2, 2d_3/2, 3s_1/2 and one level, 1h_11/2 with negative parity, single particle orbits is reported for the positive parity states of the odd mass nucleus ^123-125Te. Also, an IBM-1 calculation is presented for the low-lying states in the even-even ^124-126Te core nucleus. The energy levels and B (E2) transition probabilities were calculated and compared with the experimental data. It was found that the calculated positive parity low spin state energy spectra of the odd-mass ^123-125Te isotopes agree quite well with the experimental data.     

Nuclear spectroscopy at 133Sn

It is described how the measurement of nγ-coincidences can be used to identify single-particle states in ¹³³Sn. This method, in combination with the improved yields at ISOLDE, has facilitated firm determination of three excited single-particle states in ¹³³Sn: p_3/2, h_9/2 and f_5/2. The i_13/2 state is not observed in this experiment and probably unbound, and the data did not allow a firm identification of the p_1/2 state. The results are well reproduced in a Woods–Saxon calculation based on the data from the ²⁰⁸Pb region and taking into account the distance from β-stability of the ¹³²Sn region. This revised version was published online in July 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date.     

Low-spin states of odd-mass xenon isotopes

In this work, we analyse the positive parity of states of odd-mass nucleus within the framework of interacting boson-fermion model. The result of an IBFM-1 multilevel calculation with the 2d_5/2, 1g_7/2, 3s_1/2, 2d_3/2 and 1h_11/2, single particle orbits is reported for the positive parity states of the odd-mass nucleus ^125–129Xe. Also, an IBM-1 calculation is presented for the low-lying states in the even-even ^124–128Xe core nucleus. The energy levels and B(E2) transition probabilities were calculated and compared with the experimental data. It was found that the calculated positive parity low-spin state energy spectra of the odd-mass ^125–129Xe isotopes agree quite well with the experimental data.      

Excitation of resonance lines of the cadmium ion by monoenergetic electrons

The excitation of resonance lines at 226.5 and 214.4 nm, corresponding to the transitions 226.5 (5p ² P ₁ ^2/0 →5s ² S _1/2) and 5p ² P ₃ ^2/0 → 5s ² S _1/2, respectively, in the Cd⁺ ion upon collisions with monoenergetic electrons with an energy in the range of 4–130 eV is studied with high precision by a spectroscopic method in crossing beams. It is found that the dependence of the effective excitation cross sections of the resonance doublet components on the energy of the electrons has a distinct resonance structure. It is shown that the dominant mechanism responsible for this structure is the capture of an incident electron by a Cd⁺ ion with the simultaneous excitation of an electron from the subvalence 4d ¹⁰ shell to the autoionizing states of the Cd atom with their subsequent decay (directly or via cascade transitions) to resonance levels of the ion. The results obtained are compared with data from other experiments and with the results of the R-matrix strong-coupling calculation of 15 states and of semiempirical calculation using the Van Regemorter formula.     

Core polarisation effect on the 3p 1/2, 3p 3/2, 2f 5/2, 2f 7/2 and 1i 13/2 proton states of209Bi

The weak fragments of the 3p_1/2, 3p_3/2, 2f_5/2, 2f_7/2 and 1i_13/2 proton states of²⁰⁹Bi as seen in the²⁰⁸Pb (³He,d) reaction can be explained with the coupling of the renormalised proton states and the vibrational states of²⁰⁸Pb. The energies of the zerothorder proton shell-model states as well as the collective admixtures of the weak fragmented proton states of²⁰⁹Bi have been deduced from the core-particle coupling model.     

The reaction 36S(p, γ)37Cl: (II). Lifetimes,spins and parities of 37Cl levels

Analysis of the γ-ray angular distributions measured at 16 ³⁶S(p, γ)³⁷Cl resonances yields the spins and/or parities of 21 bound states of ³⁷Cl in addition to the resonance spins. Among the latter are four $\text{J =}\text{1}\text{2}$ resonances. For several other bound states the possible spins have been restricted. Multipolarity mixing ratios have been deduced from the same data. Lifetimes (or lifetime limits) of 29 bound states have been deduced from DSA measurements.This extensive experimental information allows a comparison with the results of a shell-model calculation for both the even- and odd-parity states of ³⁷Cl. In this calculation either zero, one or two particles are promoted from the 2s_{$\text{1}\text{2}$} or 1d_{$\text{3}\text{2}$} to the 1f_{$\text{7}\text{2}$} or 2p_{$\text{3}\text{2}$} subshells. Up to an excitation energy of about 5 MeV a one-to-one correspondence is found between experimental and calculated levels.     

High spin states of 62,64Zn

In-beam γ-ray spectroscopy studies of high-spin states of ^62,64 Zn have been performed via the fusion-evaporation reaction ⁴⁰Ca + ²⁸Si and a charged-particle filter. Levels up to an excitation energy of about 14 MeV have been observed. The results are compared with a shell-model calculation in the k ≤ 3 model space with (0 f _5/21p _3/21p _1/2) ^{A - 56 - k} (0g _9/2) ^k . The parity changes in yrast sequences can be well understood in terms of crossing of level sequences with different k configurations.     

Ba原子6pnd(J=1, 3)自电离光谱的实验研究

采用三台可调谐激光实施孤立实激发,分三步将处于基态的Ba原子激发到6p_1/2nd(J=1,3)和6p_3/2nd(J=1,3)自电离态上,获得了分别从6snd¹D₂(n=7—15)和6snd³D₂(n=7—12) 激发而得到的6p_1/2nd(J=1,3)和6p_3/2nd (J=1,3)自电离光谱,重点对主量子数n较低的自电离态进行了实验研究. 通过光谱的线形拟合得到了上述能级的位置和宽度等数据,进而获得了量子亏损和约化宽度等信息. 通过对不同系列的自电离光谱的分析和比较,详细讨论了这些自电离态的光谱特征及其复杂光谱结构的成因. 关键词： 孤立实激发 组态相互作用 自电离态     

One- and two-photon laser optogalvanic spectroscopy of neon in the 570-626 nm region

Eleven two-photon transitions originating from the 2p⁵3s[3/2]₂, 2p⁵3s′[1/2]_o, 2p⁵3s[3/2]₁, and 2p⁵3s′[1/2]₁ states to the 2p⁵4d configuration states have been investigated in the optogalvanic spectrum of neon in the visible region (570-626 nm) for the first time. The two-photon assignments are confirmed by evaluating the temporal evolution, power dependency, and line widths of the optogalvanic signals. The time evolution of the optogalvanic signals for the two-photon transition originating from the metastable 2p⁵3s[3/2]₂ state to the 2p⁵4d′[3/2]₂ state has also been studied at different discharge currents.     

Excitation of resonance lines of a Zn+ ion by electron impact

Excitation of individual components of the resonance 4p ² P ₁ ^2,3/2/0 doublet of a Zn⁺ ion by electron impact is studied for the first time by the spectroscopic method in crossed beams. A distinct structure (above the ionization potential of an ion as well) found in the energy dependences of the effective excitation cross section is associated mainly with the decay to the resonance levels (direct or cascade) of autoionization states of zinc atoms and ions formed through the excitation of electrons from the subvalence 3d ¹⁰ shell. The results obtained are compared with data of other experiments and theoretical calculations by the method of strong coupling of five and fifteen states, as well as with the semiempirical calculation using the Van Regemorter formula.     

Investigation of auto-ionizing states in xenon by resonantly enhanced multi-photon ionization

We have examined the autoionization spectrum of xenon by resonantly enhanced three-photon ionization (2 + 1 REMPI) involving intermediate states 5p ⁵6p[J = 0, 2]. The properties of the observed autoionization resonances change significantly with the choice of the intermediate state. For ionization via an intermediate state with predominantly 5p ⁵(²P_3/2) core character, a strong continuum with embedded window-type 5p ⁵(²P _1/2)nd'-autoionization resonances is observed. For intermediate states, predominantly with 5p ⁵(²P_1/2) core character, both 5p ⁵(²P _1/2)nd'- as well as 5p ⁵(²P _1/2)ns'-resonances are present in the spectrum as overlapping, nearly symmetric peaks on a rather weak continuum. Calculations confirm the significant dependence of the spectral lineshapes upon the excitation pathway to the autoionizing state. The ionization data are compared with spectra obtained by monitoring third-harmonic generation via autoionizing states without resonant excitation of intermediate states. These spectra also exhibit the signature of both the nd'- and ns'-resonances. Received 30 September 2002 Published online 28 January 2003 RID="a" ID="a"Permanent address: Rostov State University of Transport Communication, 344038, Rostov-on-Don, Russia. RID="b" ID="b"e-mail: halfmann@physik.uni-kl.de     

Calculation of negative parity states in17O

A shell model calculation employing nonspurious 1?ω and 3?ω excitations is presented. The results suggest that the lowest negative parity states are of 2p 1h type whereas the second 1/2^? and higher 3/2^? states have dominant 4p 3h components.     

Screened self-energy correction to the 2<Emphasis Type="Italic">p</Emphasis><Subscript>3/2</Subscript>-2<Emphasis Type="Italic">s</Emphasis> transition energy in Li-like ions

We present an ab initio calculation of the screened self-energy correction for 1s² 2p_3/2 and 1s² 2s states of Li-like ions with nuclear charge numbers in the range Z = 12?100. The evaluation is carried out to all orders in the nuclear strength parameter Zα. This investigation concludes our calculations of all two-electron QED corrections for the 2p_3/2-2s transition energy in Li-like ions and thus considerably improves theoretical predictions for this transition for high-Z ions.     

Coherent population trapping involving Rydberg states in xenon probed by ionization suppression

We report the observation of pronounced coherent population trapping and dark resonances in Rydberg states of xenon. A weak two-photon coupling with radiation of = 250 nm is induced between the 5p^{6 1} S ₀ ground state of xenon and state 5p ⁵6p[1/2]₀, leading to (2+1) resonantly enhanced three-photon ionization. The state 5p ⁵6p[1/2]₀ is strongly coupled by radiation with ≃ 600 nm to 5p ⁵ ns[J _C]₁ or 5p ⁵ nd[J _C]₁ Rydberg states with principal quantum numbers n in the range 18 ?n? 23 and with the rotational quantum number of the ionic core J _C = 1/2 or J _C = 3/2. The ionization is monitored through observation of the photoelectrons with an energy resolution ΔE = 150 meV which is sufficient to distinguish the ionization processes into the two ionization continua. Pronounced and robust dark resonances are observed in the ionization rate whenever is tuned to resonance with one of the ns- or nd-Rydberg states. The dark resonances are due to efficient population trapping in the atomic ground state 5p^{6 1} S ₀ through the suppression of excitation of the intermediate state 5p ⁵6p[1/2]₀. The resolution is sufficient to resolve the hyperfine structure of the ns-Rydberg levels for odd xenon isotopes. The hyperfine splitting does not vary significantly with n in the given range. Results from model calculations taking the natural isotope abundance into account are in good agreement with the observed spectral structures. Pronounced dark resonances are also observed when the dressing radiation field with is generated from a laser with poor coherence properties. The maximum reduction of the ionization signal clearly exceeds 50%, a value which is expected to be the maximum, when the dip is caused by saturation of the transition rate between the intermediate and the Rydberg state due to incoherent radiation. This work demonstrates the potential of dark resonance spectroscopy of high lying electronic states of rare gas atoms. Received 7 May 2000 and Received in final form 25 June 2001     

Energy levels of perturbed 6p<Emphasis Type="Italic">n</Emphasis>d <Emphasis Type="Italic">J</Emphasis>=2 Rydberg states of Pb I by multichannel quantum defect theory

Energy levels of the odd-parity 6pnd J=2 Rydberg states of atomic lead are analyzed by the multichannel quantum defect theory (MQDT) with previous experimental energy levels. The obtained. Using these parameters, admixture coefficients for each level are calculated to designate the level denotations. The results show that strong channel mixings exist for the levels near the 6pnd (3/2)[5/2]₂ ⁰ and 6p6d (3/2)[3/2]₂ ⁰ pertubers. The five-channel model different from that in literature is used to predict 21 energy positions of 6pnd (1/2)[3/2]₂ ⁰ levels and to determine the denotations of all the 6pnd J=2 Rydberg states under 59788 cm⁻¹ for Pb I.     

Investigation of the 6p 2(3 P 0)n p Rydberg series of bismuth by multiphoton excitation

Rydberg states of the odd-parity series 6p ²(³ p ₀)n p of BiI are excited by a three-photon process. A two-photon dissociation of Bi₂ into excited atomic states followed by a one-photon absorption leads to highly excited atomic Rydberg states up ton = 32. States of the even-parity Rydberg series 6p ²(³ p ₀)nsJ=1/2,ndJ=3/2 andndJ=5/2 are also observed. In order to avoid the background caused by ionization of the bismuth molecules we performed a two-color excitation with pulsed dye lasers. With this experiment the 6p ²(³ p ₀)npJ=3/2 Rydberg series could be resolved up ton=75. The increasing quantum defect of this series is due to a perturbing state close to the first ionization limit. By a MQDT analysis we obtain the energy of the perturbing state and a value of 58,761.68±0.1 cm^?1 for the first ionization limit of atomic bismuth.