Experimental absolute f-values for lines of Ni, Co, Au, and Ag
<p>Absolute f-values are determined for strong lines of Ni, Co, Au, and Ag by the atomic beam absorption method of Bell, Davis, King, and Routly. The equivalent widths of the absorption lines are measured photoelectrically and the density of absorbing atoms in the beam is determined from th...
| Summary: | <p>Absolute f-values are determined for strong lines of Ni, Co, Au, and
Ag by the atomic beam absorption method of Bell, Davis, King, and Routly.
The equivalent widths of the absorption lines are measured photoelectrically
and the density of absorbing atoms in the beam is determined from the
beam geometry, kinetic theory, and a microbalance measurement of the
atomic beam flux. A comparison is made to existing absolute f-values and a fit is made to relative f-values in the literature.</p>
<p>Evidence is presented that the .1-.4 ev states of cobalt are underpopulated
in the atomic beam.</p>
<p>A description of the automatic microbalance, the photoelectric
scanning system, and an ionization gauge used to monitor the atomic beam
is given.</p>
<p>A review of the experimental analysis is given for the purpose of
illuminating sources of error and of defining the experimental quantities.</p>
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