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Journal of Physics B Atomic and Molecular Physics

Radiative lifetimes of highly excited F states in rubidium

M Hugon, F. Gounand, P. R. Fournier

Published Oct 28, 1978• 22 citations
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Abstract

Measurements have been made of the natural radiative lifetimes of rubidium highly excited (9<or=n<or=21) F states. The nF states are populated using super-radiant cascading effects in rubidium Rydberg levels. Lifetimes calculated by the Coulomb approximation method agree with our experimental data.
DOI
10.1088/0022-3700/11/20/002

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