Application of the Density Matrix Multipole Expansion to Stark Quantum Beats from Beam-Foil-Excited Hydrogen Atoms.

Abstract

The density matrix multipolar expansion theory, as applied to radiation from polarized atoms, is outlined. A calculation is performed for Stark quantum beats from beam-foil-excited hydrogen atoms, and comparison is good with experimental results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA133603

Entities

People

  • Franco Battaglia
  • Thomas F. George

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Elements
  • Group 1 Elements
  • Hydrogen
  • Quantum Beats
  • Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing