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Calculation of the lifetimes for intermediate Rydberg states

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)

Using a model we have previously developed, we have investigated the lifetime of the first five members of the Rydberg series that can exist in the vicinity of a metallic surface. We found that we enter quickly into the asymptotic regime, the whole process scaling finally as 1/n/sup 3/ and allowing one in principle to resolve the entire series.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, California 94720
OSTI ID:
6267308
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 39:14; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English