Abstract
Measurements of cross sections for electron-impact excitation out of the J=0 and J=2 3p{sup 5}4s metastable levels of argon into nine of the ten levels of the 3p{sup 5}5p manifold are presented in the energy range from threshold to 10 eV. A mixed target of atoms in both metastable levels was created by a hollow cathode discharge. Laser quenching was used to depopulate either one of the metastable levels, allowing separate measurements of the cross sections from each of the two metastable levels. Unlike the metastable excitation cross sections into 3p{sup 5}4p levels, the cross sections into the 3p{sup 5}5p levels are not found to be proportional to optical oscillator strengths.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
