Abstract

In this study, photoionization (PI) of nickel ions Ni XII is performed using the relativistic close-coupling Breit–Pauli R-matrix method. The calculation includes 47 lowest target states of Ni XIII, which have been evaluated using a sophisticated configuration interaction technique. Results for the PI of the ground state 3s23p5(2[Formula: see text]) and first excited state 3s23p5(2[Formula: see text]) are provided. The PI of this Cl-like ion is characterized by multiple Rydberg series of autoionizing resonances converging to various ionic states of Ni XIII. Our background cross section agrees well with that obtained using the Los Almos National Laboratory PI code. The resonance energy levels and widths of the Rydberg series are presented using the Quigley and Berrington approach. We believe that our results will be useful for astrophysical plasma research.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.