Optogalvanic Measurement of Even Parity Rydberg Levels in Krypton Gas.
Abstract
An optogalvanic detection scheme, in conjunction with a single-step pulsed laser excitation has been used to measure the energy of even parity Rydberg levels in krypton. The excitation scheme starts from the 5s(3/2)2 and 5s'(1/2)0 metastable states, which have been populated in a He-Kr discharge tube. Measured energies were compared to either calculated or previously measured values. Calculated energies were obtained with the Rydberg formula using quantum defects extrapolated from the known low-lying levels. Keywords include: Krypton, Rydberg atoms, Atomic spectra, Optogalvanic spectroscopy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA152113
Entities
People
- M. S. Kandola
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology