arXiv:physics/0001010

Spectrum of atomic radiation at sudden perturbation

V. I. Matveev

Published Jan 5, 2000• 0 citations

Abstract

A general expression for the spectrum of photons emitted by atom at sudden perturbation is obtained. Some concrete examples of application of the obtained result are considered. The conclusion about the coherence of radiation of the atomic electrons under the such influences is made. PACS numbers: 32.30.*

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.physics/0001010

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