Theoretical Studies on Transition Wavelengths and Transition Probabilities

Extract

A discussion is presented of some theoretical methods for predicting atomic transition wavelengths and transition probabilities that are especially useful for highly stripped ions. Particular attention is given to procedures involving model potentials and pseudo-potentials and to procedures involving expansions in inverse powers of the nuclear charge. The importance of relativistic effects is assessed. The results of some recent calculations are compared to experimental data. Theoretical studies of molecular absorption and emission are briefly summarized.