Dielectronic recombination and satellite line spectra of highly charged tungsten ions1This article is part of a Special Issue on the 10th International Colloquium on Atomic Spectra and Oscillator Strengths for Astrophysical and Laboratory Plasmas.

2011 ◽  
Vol 89 (5) ◽  
pp. 581-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
U.I. Safronova ◽  
A.S. Safronova ◽  
P. Beiersdorfer
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Transition Probabilities ◽  
Dielectronic Recombination ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Atomic Data ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Many Body ◽  
International Colloquium ◽  
Many Body Perturbation Theory

We present our recent progress on theoretical studies that involve auto-ionizing states of highly charged tungsten ions. Such auto-ionizing states have two channels for decay, which requires that both radiative and auto-ionization atomic data be calculated and combined in a detailed study of the dielectronic recombination (DR). Three atomic codes are used to produce relativistic atomic data (energy levels, radiative transition probabilities, and auto-ionization rates). These are the relativistic many-body perturbation theory (RMBPT) code, the multiconfiguration relativistic Hebrew University Lawrence Livermore atomic code (HULLAC), and the Hartree–Fock relativistic (Cowan) code. Branching ratios relative to the first threshold and intensity factors are calculated for satellite lines, and DR rate coefficients are determined for the excited states. The total DR rate coefficient is derived as a function of electron temperature, and it is shown that the contribution of the highly excited states is very important for the calculation of the total DR rates. Synthetic dielectronic satellite spectra are constructed, and the atomic properties specific to the relevant tungsten ions are highlighted. First, we will consider the results for Na-like tungsten (W63+) and Mg-like tungsten (W62+) using all three codes. Then, we move to even higher ionization states and present the results in Li-like W (W71+). For this we use the RMBPT code as well as the quasi-relativistic many-body perturbation theory (MZ) code. The inclusion of the DR process is essential for correct identification of the lines in impurity spectra and for understanding the main contributions to the total radiation losses.

scholarly journals THEORETICAL STUDYING EXCITED STATES SPECTRUM OF THE YTTERBIUM WITHIN THE OPTIMIZED RELATIVISTIC MANY-BODY PERTURBATION THEORY

2021 ◽  
pp. 118-125
Author(s):  
V. Ternovsky ◽  
A. Svinarenko ◽  
Yu. Dubrovskaya
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Theoretical Data ◽  
Zeroth Approximation ◽  
Relativistic Energy ◽  
Many Body ◽  
Hartree Fock ◽  
Ytterbium Atom ◽  
Many Body Perturbation Theory ◽  
Experimental Values

Theoretical studying spectrum of the excited states for the ytterbium atom is carried out within the relativistic many-body perturbation theory with ab initio zeroth approximation and generalized relativistic energy approach.  The zeroth approximation of the relativistic perturbation theory is provided by the optimized Dirac-Kohn-Sham ones. Optimization has been fulfilled by means of introduction of the parameter to the Kohn-Sham exchange potentials and further minimization of the gauge-non-invariant contributions into radiation width of atomic levels with using relativistic orbital set, generated by the corresponding zeroth approximation Hamiltonian. The obtained theoretical data on energies E and widths W of the ytterbium excited states are compared with alternative theoretical results (the Dirac-Fock, relativistic Hartree-Fock, perturbation  theories) and available experimental data. Analysis shows that the theoretical and experimental values ​​of energies are in good agreement with each other, however, the values ​​of widths differ significantly. In our opinion, this fact is explained by insufficiently accurate estimates of the radial integrals, the use of unoptimized bases, and some other approximations of the calculation.

scholarly journals New atomic data for trans-iron elements and their application to abundance determinations in planetary nebulae1This review is part of a Special Issue on the 10th International Colloquium on Atomic Spectra and Oscillator Strengths for Astrophysical and Laboratory Plasmas.

2011 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.C. Sterling ◽  
M.C. Witthoeft ◽  
D.A. Esteves ◽  
R.C. Bilodeau ◽  
A.L.D. Kilcoyne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Evolution ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Dielectronic Recombination ◽  
Elemental Abundance ◽  
Oscillator Strengths ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Atomic Data ◽  
Element Abundance ◽  
International Colloquium ◽  
Stellar Spectra

Investigations of neutron(n)-capture element nucleosynthesis and chemical evolution have largely been based on stellar spectroscopy. However, the recent detection of these elements in several planetary nebulae (PNe) indicates that nebular spectroscopy is a promising new tool for such studies. In PNe, n-capture element abundance determinations reveal details of s-process nucleosynthesis and convective mixing in evolved low-mass stars, as well as the chemical evolution of elements that cannot be detected in stellar spectra. Only one or two ions of a given trans-iron element can typically be detected in individual nebulae. Elemental abundance determinations thus require corrections for the abundances of unobserved ions. Such corrections rely on the availability of atomic data for processes that control the ionization equilibrium of nebulae (e.g., photoionization cross sections and rate coefficients for various recombination processes). Until recently, these data were unknown for virtually all n-capture element ions. For the first six ions of Se, Kr, and Xe — the three most widely detected n-capture elements in PNe — we are calculating photoionization cross sections and radiative and dielectronic recombination rate coefficients using the multi-configuration Breit–Pauli atomic structure code AUTOSTRUCTURE. Charge transfer rate coefficients are being determined with a multichannel Landau–Zener code. To calibrate these calculations, we have measured absolute photoionization cross sections of Se and Xe ions at the Advanced Light Source synchrotron radiation facility. These atomic data can be incorporated into photoionization codes, which we will use to derive ionization corrections (hence abundances) for Se, Kr, and Xe in ionized nebulae. Using Monte Carlo simulations, we will investigate the effects of atomic data uncertainties on the derived abundances, illuminating the systems and atomic processes that require further analysis. These results are critical for honing nebular spectroscopy into a more effective tool for investigating the production and chemical evolution of trans-iron elements in the Universe.

Dielectronic recombination-rate coefficients to excited states of Be-like oxygen and dielectronic satellite lines

2002 ◽  
Vol 80 (12) ◽  
pp. 1525-1542 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Murakami ◽  
U I Safronova ◽  
T Kato
Keyword(s):  
Electron Temperature ◽  
Quantum Number ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Recombination Rate ◽  
Transition Probabilities ◽  
Principal Quantum Number ◽  
Dielectronic Recombination ◽  
Spectral Lines ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Dielectronic Satellite

We calculate energy levels, radiative transition probabilities, and autoionization rates for Be-like oxygen (O4+) including 1s2 2lnl' (n = 2–8, l [Formula: see text] n – 1) and 1s23l' nl (n = 3–6, l [Formula: see text] n – 1) states by the multiconfigurational Hartree–Fock method (Cowan code) and the perturbation theory Z-expansion method (MZ code). The state selective dielectronic recombination-rate coefficients to excited states of Be-like oxygen are obtained, which are useful for modeling O V spectral lines in a recombining plasma. Configuration mixing plays an important role for the principal quantum number, n, distribution of the dielectronic recombination-rate coefficients for 2snl (n [Formula: see text] 5) levels at low electron temperature. The orbital angular momentum quantum number, l, distribution of the rate coefficients shows a peak at l = 4. The total dielectronic recombination-rate coefficient is derived as a function of electron temperature. The dielectronic satellite lines are also obtained. PACS Nos.: 34.80Lx, 32.80Dz, 32.30Jc, 31.10+z

Many-body perturbation-theory formulas for energy levels of excited states of closed-shell atoms

1992 ◽  
Vol 46 (9) ◽  
pp. 5478-5488 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Avgoustoglou ◽  
W. R. Johnson ◽  
D. R. Plante ◽  
J. Sapirstein ◽  
S. Sheinerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Excited States ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Closed Shell ◽  
Many Body ◽  
Many Body Perturbation Theory

scholarly journals New Radiative Atomic Data

2005 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 668-671
Author(s):  
Sultana N. Nahar
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Transition Probabilities ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Radiative Transition ◽  
Dielectronic Recombination ◽  
Oscillator Strengths ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Atomic Data ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Ion Recombination

AbstractLarge amount of new radiative atomic data for I) energy levels, II) oscillator strengths (f), line strengths (S), radiative transition probabilities (A), III) photoioniztion cross sections (σPI) – total and level-specific, and IV) unified total and level-specific electron-ion recombination rate coefficients, αR, including radiative and dielectronic recombination (RR and DR) are reported for various astrophysical applications. Most of the data are with fine structure. These data are not yet available from any databases. Photoionization and recombination data are self-consistent, using the same wave-function for both processes.

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