ISSN:
1434-601X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The scalar polarizability constantα 0 for excitedS- andD-states in rubidium and cesium was measured utilizing a two-step excitation scheme. An rf lamp and a single-mode dye laser were used to excite the atoms in a collimated atomic beam. Values ofα 0 were determined for the 9–102 S 1/2 and 7–82 D 3/2 states of rubidium and for the 10–132 S 1/2, 9–102 D 3/2 and 9–112 D 5/2 states of cesium. Further, the isotope shift was evaluated in the 5579 Å rubidium line. A review of experimental polarizability constants for rubidium and cesium is given, and the results are compared with theoretical values.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01408836
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