Precision spectroscopy of atomic hydrogen for an improved Rydberg constant determination

The 2S 1/2 -8D 5/2 transition in atomic hydrogen has been observed as part of the preparation for a Rydberg constant determination at the National Physical Laboratory, UK. We describe this observation and the ongoing improvements to the experimental apparatus.

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Main Authors: Flowers, J.L., Baird, P.E.G., Klein, H.A., Langham, C.D., Margolis, H.S., Walton, B.R.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Atom lasers
Atom optics
Atomic beams
Atomic measurements
Frequency measurement
Hydrogen
Laser transitions
Resonance
Spectroscopy
Ultrafast optics
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Summary:The 2S 1/2 -8D 5/2 transition in atomic hydrogen has been observed as part of the preparation for a Rydberg constant determination at the National Physical Laboratory, UK. We describe this observation and the ongoing improvements to the experimental apparatus.
ISSN:0589-1485
2160-0171
DOI:10.1109/CPEM.2008.4574642