Halpha and Hbeta spectral profiles from neutral beams and plasmas in high magnetic fields

  • C. Breton*
  • , C. De Michelis
  • , M. Finkenthal
  • , M. Mattioli
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Previous calculations by Isler (concerning the levels n=2 and n=3) (1976, 1977) are extended to include eigen-energies and eigenfunctions for the levels n=4 of hydrogen atoms moving in a strong, uniform magnetic field BT, considering both the Zeeman effect and the translational Stark effect. Emission line patterns are evaluated for both Halpha and Hbeta, for arbitrary direction of observation and arbitrary particle velocity with respect to BT. Finally, the emission line profiles for both lines are calculated for Maxwell distribution function of the radiating atoms, when the direction of observation is perpendicular to BT.

Original languageEnglish
Article number022
Pages (from-to)1703-1718
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Physics B: Atomic and Molecular Physics
Volume13
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980
Externally publishedYes

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