arXiv · nucl-th/9611006
Modification of The Transition Rate in The Hydrogen Atom placed in Finite Space
Abstract
When a hydrogen atom trapped in finite space formed by two parallel perfectly conducting plates, the transition rates can be modified. Life-time of the hydrogen $2P_{1/2}$-state is estimated to be shorter as much as $56.3ps $ with a separation distance of $b = 1.2 μm$ between two plates. Although the modification is dependent on position of the atom, the life-time can be shorten or lengthen by adjusting the separation distance even for the case that the atom is placed at the center between two plates.
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Il-Tong Cheon. 1996-11-04. Modification of The Transition Rate in The Hydrogen Atom placed in Finite Space. https://doi.org/10.1007/s004600050102
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