Multichannel-quantum-defect-theory analysis of the Stark effect in autoionizing Rydberg states of H[sub 2]

The multichannel-quantum-defect theory (MQDT) of the Stark effect is applied to the simulation of transitions in molecular hydrogen to the autoionizing Rydberg states in the region between the [ital v][sup +]=1 and [ital v][sup +]=2 thresholds, with principal quantum numbers 13--19, for applied elec...

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Published in:Physical review. A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics Atomic, molecular, and optical physics, 1994-02, Vol.49:2
Main Authors: Fielding, H.H., Softley, T.P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
664100 - Theory of Electronic Structure of Atoms & Molecules- (1992-)
ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS
AUTOIONIZATION
ELEMENTS
ENERGY LEVELS
ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS
EXCITED STATES
HYDROGEN
IONIZATION
MOLECULES
NONMETALS
RYDBERG STATES
SIMULATION
STARK EFFECT
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Summary:The multichannel-quantum-defect theory (MQDT) of the Stark effect is applied to the simulation of transitions in molecular hydrogen to the autoionizing Rydberg states in the region between the [ital v][sup +]=1 and [ital v][sup +]=2 thresholds, with principal quantum numbers 13--19, for applied electric fields in the range 100--1300 V/cm. The vibrational coupling between Rydberg states belonging to different series is included for the first time in a MQDT Stark-effect calculation. The results of the calculations are compared with previously reported experimental results [Chem. Phys. Lett. 185, 199 (1991)]. The calculations not only advance the understanding of the experimental Stark spectra, but they also suggest that additional insight into zero-field interactions can be gained from a detailed understanding of the Stark effect in the hydrogen Rydberg states.
ISSN:1050-2947
1094-1622
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevA.49.969