Lα X-ray satellites for 31 ≤ Z ≤ 38: Systematization

Abstract

An examination of the problem of the energy values, their interpretation and the origin of the Lα x - ray satellites in the atomic number range Z = 31-38 reveals non existence and lack of sufficient data for the purpose. The energies of these satellites where not available are obtained using suitable semi-empirical method for the elements under investigation and the available systematization procedures namely Mosley plot and the self consistent doubly modified Mosley plot are considered. It is concluded that the self consistent method is not applicable in the present scenario. The energy values for the satellites Lα5, Lα6 and Lα7 are calculated using Mosley plot for the atomic number range Z= 31 to 35 and are reported for the first time.