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Analytic solutions to two-state collision problems for the case of exponential coupling

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
Analytic solutions to two-state collision problems are obtained for systems in which the interaction matrix element of the Hamiltonian displays an exponential variation with time. When the difference in the diagonal matrix elements is either constant or governed by the same exponential function, exact analytic solutions can be found. When it is in the form of a constant plus an exponential term, the case of practical importance, an approximate solution is obtained based upon these exact solutions. The solution is used to calculate cross sections for fine-structure transitions in atomic collisions (Na-He, F-Xe, F-H/sup +/).
Research Organization:
Department of Physics, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan 48063
OSTI ID:
6876562
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 29:5; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English