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T. Zalialiutdinov

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Line Profile Asymmetry in Precision Spectroscopy

In this review, we have investigated the asymmetry of the line profile in precision one- and two-photon spectroscopy of hydrogen and helium atoms within the framework of a rigorous QED approach. A detailed analysis of the angular correlations of the quantum interference effect has been carried out using various examples. Nonresonant effects are also considered in relation to some astrophysical problems. In particular, a rigorous QED derivation of the nonresonant extension for the Lorentz line profile is given using the Ly$_α$ transition as an example; such a QED derivation has been lacking in the literature.

physics.atom-ph↗

Finite time effects in single and double Compton scattering

The process of Compton scattering by a free electron with subsequent reemission of one or two photons is considered in the assumption of finite interaction time. The corresponding cross sections are obtained in the framework of relativistic quantum electrodynamics using a modified form of fermion propagator with complex transmitted momentum. It is shown that finite time effects can be observable at sufficiently low energies of scattered photons. The proposed method also regularizes arising infrared divergence in the cross section of the double Compton effect. Possible experimental verification of considered theoretical approach is discussed.

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Some features of the direct and inverse double Compton effect as applied to astrophysics

In the present paper, we consider the process of inverse double Compton (IDC) scattering in the context of astrophysical applications. It is assumed that the two hard X-ray photons emitted from an astrophysical source are scattered on a free electron and converted into a single soft photon of optical range. Using QED S-matrix formalism for the derivation of a cross-section of direct double Compton (DDC) and assuming detailed balance conditions we give an analytical expression for the cross-section of the IDC process. It is shown that at fixed energies of incident photons the inverse cross-section has no infra-red divergences and its behavior is completely defined by the spectral characteristics of the photon source itself, in particular, by the finite interaction time of radiation with an electron. Thus, even for the direct process, the problem of resolving infrared divergence actually refers to a real physical source of radiation in which photons are never actually plane waves. As a result the physical frequency profile of the scattered radiation for direct as well as inverse double Compton processes is a function of both the intensity and line shape of the incident photon field.

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Thermal corrections to the bound-electron $g$-factor

The influence of the blackbody radiation field on the $g$-factor of light hydrogenlike ions is considered within the framework of quantum electrodynamics at finite temperature for bound states. One-loop thermal corrections are examined for a wide range of temperatures. The numerical results for $1s$, $2s$, $2p_{1/2}$, and $2p_{3/2}$ states are presented. It is shown that for excited states finite temperature corrections to the bound-electron $g$-factor are close to the level of current experimental uncertainty even at room temperatures and can be discerned within the measurements anticipated in the near future.

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Thermal corrections for positronium

Thermal corrections, including relativistic effects, for the positronium atom are discussed. The theoretical description of thermal corrections is carried out within the framework of relativistic quantum electrodynamics. As a result, thermal corrections to atomic energy levels with a fine and hyperfine structure and to the probabilities of annihilation of a positronium atom placed in a thermal environment (blackbody radiation) are taken into account. Numerical results are discussed throughout the paper in view of modern experiments and theoretical searches for verification of fundamental interactions.

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Lowest order thermal correction to the hydrogen recombination cross section in presence of blackbody radiation

In the present paper, the correction due to the thermal interaction of two charges to the recombination and ionization processes for the hydrogen atom is considered. The evaluation is based on a rigorous quantum electrodynamic (QED) approach within the framework of perturbation theory. The lowest-order radiative correction to the recombination/ionization cross-section is examined for a wide range of temperatures corresponding to laboratory and astrophysical conditions. The found thermal contribution is discussed both for specific states and for the total recombination and ionization coefficients.

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Proton size from precision experiments on hydrogen and muonic hydrogen atoms

The "proton radius puzzle" was recently solved by reducing the four-standard deviation discrepancy between the results for electronic hydrogen ($H$) and muonic hydrogen ($μH$) atoms to $3.3$ value. The value of the root-mean-square radius of the proton ($r_p$), extracted from experiments on measuring the one-photon $2s-4p$ transition and the Lamb shift in hydrogen, is now $0.8335(95)$ fm, that is in good agreement with the muonic hydrogen experiments, $0.84087(39)$ fm. Even so, these values deviate significantly from the CODATA value, which is determined as the average using the results for various spectral lines including two-photon transitions in the hydrogen atom. The solution of the proton radius puzzle was realized by taking into account the influence of interference effect in one-photon scattering processes. The importance of interfering effects in atomic frequencies measurements gives an impetus to the study of experiments based on two-photon spectroscopy with the suchlike thoroughness. It is shown here that the effect of interfering pathways for two-photon $2s-nd$ transitions in a hydrogen atom is also significant in determining the proton charge radius and Rydberg constant.

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Angular correlations in two-photon spectroscopy of hydrogen

In the present paper, we consider nonresonant corrections to $ 2s-ns/nd $ transition frequencies in hydrogen for the experiments based on two-photon spectroscopy. A detailed study of angular correlations of quantum interference effects within the framework of rigorous quantum electrodynamics is given. Closed expressions for the resonant two-photon scattering cross sections on an atomic level with dependence on all atomic quantum numbers including fine and hyperfine structure are derived. These expressions are applied for the description of experiments based on two-photon spectroscopy with fixing of incident (outgoing) photon polarizations. We demonstrate that for certain experimental geometry nonresonant corrections could be significant for the determination of Rydberg constant and proton charge radius.

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Relativistic corrections to the thermal interaction of bound particles

This paper discusses relativistic corrections to the thermal Coulomb potential for simple atomic systems. The theoretical description of the revealed thermal corrections is carried out within the framework of relativistic quantum electrodymamics (QED). As a result, thermal corrections to the fine and hyperfine strucutres of atomic levels are introduced. The theory presented in this paper is based on the assumption that the atom is placed in a thermal environment created by the blackbody radiation (BBR). The numerical results allow us to expect hteir significance for modern experiments and testing the fundamental interactions.

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Vertex-type thermal correction to the one-photon transition rates

Thermal corrections to the one-photon spontaneous and induced transition probabilities for hydrogen and hydrogen-like ions are evaluated. The found thermal corrections are given by the vertex Feynman graph, where the vertex represents the thermal interaction between the bound electron and the nucleus. All derivations of thermal corrections to bound-bound transitions for an atom exposed to blackbody radiation (BBR) are made in a fully relativistic approach within the framework of the adiabatic $S$-matrix formalism. It is found that the vertex-type radiative corrections to the transition rates can be at the level of a few percent to corresponding spontaneous rates for highly excited states in the hydrogen atom. A comprehensive analysis of the vertex-type thermal corrections for hydrogen-like atomic systems is presented.

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Two-photon atomic level widths at finite temperatures

The thermal two-photon level broadening of the excited energy levels in the hydrogen and H-like helium is evaluated via the imaginary part of thermal two-loop self-energy correction for bound electron. All the derivations are presented in the framework of rigorous quantum electrodynamic theory at finite temperatures and are applicable for the H-like ions. On this basis, we found a contribution to the level broadening induced by the blackbody radiation which is fundamentally different from the usual line broadening caused by the stimulated two-photon decay and the Raman scattering of thermal photons. Numerical calculations of the two-loop thermal correction to the two-photon width for the $2s$ state in hydrogen and singly ionized helium atoms show that the effect could significantly exceed the higher-order relativistic and radiative QED corrections commonly included in the calculations. In addition, the thermal two-loop self-energy correction significantly exceeds the "ordinary" stimulated one-photon depopulation rate at the relevant laboratory temperatures. In this work, detailed analysis and the corresponding comparison of the effect with the existing laboratory measurements in H-like ions are carried out.

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Importance of nonresonant corrections for the description of atomic spectra

We demonstrate that the present superaccurate measurements of transition processes between atomic states in hydrogen atom reached the limit of accuracy when transition frequency cannot be defined anymore in a unique way. This was predicted earlier and is due to the necessity to include the nonresonant corrections in the description of resonant processes. The observed spectral line profile becomes asymmetric, and it becomes impossible to extract the value of transition frequency from this profile in a unique way. Nonresonant corrections depend on the type of experiment and on the experimental arrangement. However, the line profile itself for any resonant process can be defined with any desired level of accuracy. A popular trend in modern search for atomic frequency standards and atomic clocks is the search for transitions where the nonresonant corrections are negligible. In this paper we present closed expressions for the resonant photon scattering cross sections on an atomic level with dependence on all atomic quantum numbers including fine and hyperfine structure. These expressions are given for different types of experiments with fixing of the incident (outgoing) photon propagation directions and incident (outgoing) photon polarization. Using these expressions we demonstrate that the transition frequencies in particular cases cannot be derived uniquely if the accuracy of measurement reaches the level quoted in A. Beyer {\it et al}. Our interpretation of the results of this experiment is alternative to the interpretation given by A. Beyer {\it et al}.

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Thermal corrections of lowest order for a helium atom

In this paper the new type of thermal corrections for the helium and helium-like atomic systems are introduced. These are thermal one-photon exchange between the bound electrons and nucleus as well as between the bound electrons induced by the blackbody radiation (BBR). All the derivations are given within the rigorous QED theory. It is shown that these thermal corrections are the same order in powers of $α$ (fine structure constant) as the well-known BBR-induced Stark shift but the different behaviour in temperature. The numerical results presented in this paper make possible to expect their significance for modern experiments and testing the fundamental interactions in helium.

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Radiative QED corrections to one-photon transition rates in hydrogen atom at finite temperatures

Within the framework of QED theory at finite temperature the thermal radiative corrections to spontaneous one-photon transition rates in hydrogen atom are investigated. The radiative one-loop self-energy corrections are described in the thermal case. Closed analytical expressions are derived and their numerical calculations for the spontaneous decay rate of the $ 2p $ state are carried out. Dominance of thermal radiative corrections to spontaneous Ly$_α $ decay rate over ordinary induced transition rate up to temperatures $ T < 6000 $ K is demonstrated.

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On the possibility of observable signatures of $ μp $ and $ (μ^4\mathrm{He})^{+} $ lines on the spectra of astrophysical sources

We examine the processes of the luminescence in subordinate lines of muonic hydrogen $ μp $ and muonic helium ion $ (μ^4\mathrm{He})^{+} $ in the presence of background source of X-ray emission. It is supposed that a certain amount of muonic atoms existing in the vicinity of astrophysical source reemits absorbed radiation in the subordinate lines. The intensity of luminescence of such a process is proportional to the quantum yield which was calculated for different pumping channels and different models of spectra. It is shown that the luminescent lines of muonic hydrogen and muonic helium ion can be very noticeable in the spectrum of background source.

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Recombination process for hydrogen atom in presence of blackbody radiation

The process of recombination for the hydrogen atom in the heat bath creating the blackbody radiation is descibed within the frameworks of quantum electrodynamics. For this purpose the self-energy for unbound electron in the field of the nucleus is considered. The imaginary part of this self-energy is directly connected with the recombination cross-section. The same procedure is applied to the hydrogen atom in the field of blackbody radiation. This leads to the new thermal correction to the process of recombination for the hydrogen atom in the heat bath. This correction takes into account the finite lifetimes of atomic levels and appears to be important for special astrophysical studies.

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Local burst model of CMB temperature fluctuations: luminescence in lines of primary para- and orthohelium

We have considered the formation of the luminescent subordinate HeI lines by the absorption of continuum radiation from a source in the lines of the main HeI series in the expanding Universe. It is suggested that at some moment of time, corresponding to the redshift $z_{0}$, a burst of superequilibrium blackbody radiation with a temperature $ T+ΔT $ occurs. This radiation is partially absorbed at different $z <z_{0}$ in the lines of the main HeI series and then converted into the radiation of subordinate lines. If $ ν_{ij} $ is the laboratory frequency of the transition of some subordinate line originating at some $z$, then in the present time its frequency will be $ ν=ν_{ij}/(1+z) $. For different $z$ (and, consequently, for different $ ν$), the quantum yield for the subordinate lines of para- and orthohelium - the number of photons emitted in the subordinate line, per one initial excited atom and line profiles are calculated. Different pumping channels were considered. Spatial and angular distributions of radiation intensity of luminescent lines for the spherically symmetric radiation sources are presented. It is shown that for sufficiently large $ ΔT/T $, the luminescent lines can be very noticeable in the spectrum of blackbody background radiation.

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BBR-induced Stark shifts and level broadening in helium atom

The precise calculations of blackbody radiation (BBR)-induced Stark shifts and depopulation rates for low-lying states of helium atom with the use of variational approach are presented. An effect of the BBR-induced induced Stark-mixing of energy levels is considered. It is shown that this effect leads to a significant reduction of lifetimes of helium excited states. As a consequence the influence of Stark-mixing effect on the decay rates of metastable states in helium is discussed in context of formation processes of the cosmic microwave background.

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