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AC Stark shift of atomic energy levels

Nikolai B. Delone, В. П. Крайнов

Published Jul 31, 1999• 191 citations
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Abstract

Calculated and experimental data on the AC Stark shift of atomic levels in an external, subatomic-strength variable field are considered. Theoretical predictions concerning the disturbance of atomic spectra by fields of atomic and superatomic strength are discussed. The limiting value of the atomic AC Stark shift in a light-frequency radiation field is estimated.

DOI
10.1070/pu1999v042n07abeh000557

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