Ionic Depression of Series Limits in One-Electron Spectra.
Abstract
The effect of ionization of the surrounding atmosphere in broadening the high-series terms of the alkali spectra so that they form a continuum down to a quantum number n, is discussed theoretically. It is shown that the ion density is proportional to n-7.5. The effect of the mobility of the electrons is investigated.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- October 1939
- DOI:
- 10.1086/144118
- Bibcode:
- 1939ApJ....90..439I