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Energy levels of free atoms and of optical centres in crystals

B. Henderson, G. F. Imbusch

Published May 11, 2006• 0 citations
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Abstract Here we present some formal quantum mechanics required to calculate energy levels involved in spectroscopic transitions. The atomic system is described by a simplified, yet usable, Hamiltonian operator.
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10.1093/oso/9780199298624.003.0002

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