K fluorescence yields and level widths, in the presence of an L spectator hole

Abstract

The K partial and total fluorescence yields of lanthanum, in the presence of a spectator hole in one of the three L subshells, are discussed. It is shown that the K partial fluorescence yield can change considerably in the presence of the L spectator hole. Dirac-Fock wavefunctions have been used for the calculation of the dipole radiative transition rates. A statistical weighting semi-empirical formula for the calculation of the relative K radiative rates is proposed, which permits the evaluation of the relative K radiative rates in the presence of spectator hole(s), for middle and high Z elements, with high accuracy. Finally the lifetime of a K hole in a KL hole atomic configuration is calculated and is compared with the lifetime of a K hole in a single K hole atomic configuration. It is shown that the lifetime of the K hole is affected by the presence of the L hole and it depends on the particular L subshell.