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We describe a simple method for the observation of argon ion transitions in hollow-cathode lamps, using the optogalvanic effect, and report the first optogalvanic detection of the six ArII transitions: 457.9 nm, 476.5 nm, 488.0 nm, 496.5 nm, 501.7 nm and 514.5 nm. We also study the optogalvanic signal as a function of the incident laser power and the lamp current.
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Costa, C.G.S., Gomide, J.V.B., Scalabrin, A. et al. A simple method for the optogalvanic detection of argon ion transitions in hollow-cathode lamps. Nouv Cim D 14, 613–616 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02462348
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