L Subshell Fluorescence Yields and Coster–Kronig Transition Rates at Z = 88 and 94

Abstract

The L2 and L3 subshell fluorescence yields, ω2 and ω3, and the Coster–Kronig transition probability f23 in 88Ra and 94Pu have been deduced from conversion electron L X-ray coincidence measurements. The Chalk River [Formula: see text]-spectrometer was used to select the conversion electrons. X rays were detected in a Si(Li) counter which was calibrated for absolute X-ray detection efficiency. The results are as follows: [Formula: see text]