Effect of quasi-bound states on collisional redistribution

We derive an expression for the collisional redistribution of radiation due to states trapped by an excited state potential barrier in the limit of no subsequent collisions during the excited state lifetime. By considering two simple models, we suggest three possible methods of qualitatively determi...

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Published in:Journal of quantitative spectroscopy & radiative transfer 1986, Vol.35 (1), p.53-65
Main Authors: Belsley, M., Alford, W.J., Burnett, K., Cooper, J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic and molecular physics
Atomic properties and interactions with photons
Exact sciences and technology
Photon interactions with atoms
Physics
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Summary:We derive an expression for the collisional redistribution of radiation due to states trapped by an excited state potential barrier in the limit of no subsequent collisions during the excited state lifetime. By considering two simple models, we suggest three possible methods of qualitatively determining excited state well depths when no detailed knowledge of the ground or excited state interaction potentials exists a priori.
ISSN:0022-4073
1879-1352
DOI:10.1016/0022-4073(86)90092-0