Tables of electron screening and higher-order vacuum polarization potentials in mesic atoms

Abstract

The electron screening potential, applicable to the screening correction calculation in exotic atoms, is tabulated. The potential is calculated for atomic numbers Z = 35–90 (with steps ΔZ = 5) and for radial distances from zero to the radius of the electron K-orbit. An empirical, three-parameter formula for the screening potential is suggested and its coefficients calculated. The radial dependence of the e+e− vacuum polarization potentials of the order α2(Zα) and α(Zα)3 is calculated and tabulated for radii 0.1–1.0 ħ/mec.