ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
PACS. 12.20.Ds Specific calculations - 31.30.Jv Relativistic and quantum electrodynamic effects in atoms and molecules - 36.10.Dr Positronium, muonium, muonic atoms and molecules
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: We present an analytical evaluation of radiative corrections in exotic atoms induced by the one-loop electronic vacuum polarization. We evaluate corrections to the energy levels, to the wave function (at the origin) and to the hyperfine structure. We treat all corrections analytically within a non-relativistic approximation. Agreement is found with a few available numerical results. The analytical treatment allows to determine the asymptotic forms of the corrections in the limit of a small atomic radius, which for the atomic systems considered corresponds to a large mass of the constituent particle as compared to the electron mass. The asymptotics can be verified using the effective charge approach.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100530050133
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