ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
34.50H
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract This paper contains a theoretical analysis of orientation and alignment created in direct, collision-induced transitions among atomic states with arbitrary angular momentum. Using the natural coordinate frame, general propensity rules are derived in the velocity region of maximum transition probability and their range of validity is investigated. The predictions are tested and illustrated by nine-state calculations for Li(n=2, 3) transitions in Li-He collisions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01385462