Origin of the SilverL-Series X-Ray Spectrum

Abstract

Using recently calculated values of radiative, Coster-Kronig, and Auger transition rates, and the hypothesis that the satellite structure arises from doubly ionized atoms (with $L$ and $N$ holes), and an assumed incident x-ray spectrum, we calculate the relative intensities of the Ag $L$-series x-ray spectrum. The calculations are in best agreement with Parratt's measurements when Ag ${L}_{1}\ensuremath{-}{L}_{3}{M}_{4,5}$ Coster-Kronig transitions are forbidden. Comparison of the calculations with the satellite components leads to unsatisfactory agreement. Reasons for this are discussed. Modified values of ${f}_{12}$, ${f}_{13}$, and ${\ensuremath{\omega}}_{1}$ for the Ag and Sn $L$ shells are reported.