Extended calculations of energy levels, radiative properties, and lifetimes for P-like Ge XVIII

Abstract

Using the multiconfiguration Dirac-Hartree-Fock (MCDHF) and the relativistic configuration interaction (RCI) methods, a consistent set of transition energies and radiative transition data for the lowest 150 states of the 3s23p3,3s3p4,3s23p23d,3s3p33d,3p5, and 3s23p3d2 configurations in P-like Ge XVIII is provided. To assess the accuracy of the MCDHF transition energies, we have also performed calculations using the many-body perturbation theory (MBPT). Comparisons are made between the present MCDHF and MBPT data sets, as well as with other available experimental and theoretical values. The resulting accurate and consistent MCDHF data set will be useful for line identification and modeling purposes. These data can be considered as a benchmark for other calculations.