The continuing saga of the Si-like intercombination lines in highly charged ions, Si-like rhodium

• The 3s(2)3p(2 3)P(1.2)-3s3p(3) S-5(2) intercombination lines for Si-like Rh have been investigated using the techniques of beam-foil spectroscopy. Two lines have been identified as belonging to these transitions having, however, different wavelengths from what would be expected based on published iso-electronic trends. The identifications suggested here are strengthened by requirements on (a) the known fine structure splitting in the ground configuration, (b) an intensity ratio based on branching ratios, (c) similar decay characteristics and (d) expected behaviour of the lines as a function of the ion beam energy. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.

Subject headings

NATURVETENSKAP  -- Fysik -- Den kondenserade materiens fysik (hsv//swe)

NATURAL SCIENCES  -- Physical Sciences -- Condensed Matter Physics (hsv//eng)

Keyword

intercombination lines

Si-like ions

BFS

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art (subject category)

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