Abstract
We present precise results for the binding energies and sizes of the [Formula Presented] ion moving across a strong pulsar-type magnetic field. Similarly to the previously studied case of hydrogen, the ion is strongly deformed by the action of the motion-induced Stark forces. Unlike the case of the neutral hydrogen atom whose transverse motion gives rise—for every discrete state of the nonmoving atom—to a continuum of displaced energy states with changing transverse momentum, transverse motion of the [Formula Presented] ion gives rise to a discretely spaced energy spectrum. A quantitative understanding of this problem and related opacities is central in modeling neutron star atmospheres, and should help in the interpretation of thermal emission from radio pulsars.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 180-185 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1998 |
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Discrete eigenstates of the [Formula Presented] ion moving in a strong magnetic field. / Bezchastnov, Victor G.; Pavlov, George G.; Ventura, Joseph.
In: Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics, Vol. 58, No. 1, 01.01.1998, p. 180-185.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Discrete eigenstates of the [Formula Presented] ion moving in a strong magnetic field
AU - Bezchastnov, Victor G.
AU - Pavlov, George G.
AU - Ventura, Joseph
PY - 1998/1/1
Y1 - 1998/1/1
N2 - We present precise results for the binding energies and sizes of the [Formula Presented] ion moving across a strong pulsar-type magnetic field. Similarly to the previously studied case of hydrogen, the ion is strongly deformed by the action of the motion-induced Stark forces. Unlike the case of the neutral hydrogen atom whose transverse motion gives rise—for every discrete state of the nonmoving atom—to a continuum of displaced energy states with changing transverse momentum, transverse motion of the [Formula Presented] ion gives rise to a discretely spaced energy spectrum. A quantitative understanding of this problem and related opacities is central in modeling neutron star atmospheres, and should help in the interpretation of thermal emission from radio pulsars.
AB - We present precise results for the binding energies and sizes of the [Formula Presented] ion moving across a strong pulsar-type magnetic field. Similarly to the previously studied case of hydrogen, the ion is strongly deformed by the action of the motion-induced Stark forces. Unlike the case of the neutral hydrogen atom whose transverse motion gives rise—for every discrete state of the nonmoving atom—to a continuum of displaced energy states with changing transverse momentum, transverse motion of the [Formula Presented] ion gives rise to a discretely spaced energy spectrum. A quantitative understanding of this problem and related opacities is central in modeling neutron star atmospheres, and should help in the interpretation of thermal emission from radio pulsars.
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