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Electron-Impact Excitation Functions for Metastable States of N2

Robert S. Freund

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The metastable excitation function for N2 is mainly due to the A 3Σu+, E 3Σg+, and a 1Πg states. This interpretation, which is based on (1) the optical-excitation functions for these states, (2) their radiative lifetimes, and (3) new measurements of the metastable excitation function at a range of times after excitation, is consistent with other workers' data. The roles of several other metastable states of N2 are also discussed.

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The metastable excitation function for N2 is mainly due to the A 3Σu+, E 3Σg+, and a 1Πg states. This interpretation, which is based on (1) the optical-excitation functions for these states, (2) their radiative lifetimes, and (3) new measurements of the metastable excitation function at a range of times after excitation, is consistent with other workers' data. The roles of several other metastable states of N2 are also discussed.

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The metastable excitation function for N2 is mainly due to the A 3Σu+, E 3Σg+, and a 1Πg states. This interpretation, which is based on (1) the optical-excitation functions for these states, (2) their radiative lifetimes, and (3) new measurements of the metastable excitation function at a range of times after excitation, is consistent with other workers' data. The roles of several other metastable states of N2 are also discussed.

Key concepts: Metastability, Excitation, Atomic physics, Excitation function, Range (aeronautics), Radiative transfer, Electron ionization, Function (biology)

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