ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
34.50H
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract P state orientation and alignment created in direct, collision-inducedS ↔P transitions of a quasi-one-electron atom are analyzed in the natural coordinate frame. In the velocity region of maximum transition probability, propensity rules for the orientation are derived, and their range of validity in impact parameter and velocity is discussed. The predictions are tested and illustrated by three-state calculations for Na(3s ↔ 3p) transitions in Na — He collisions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01385461