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(n*)6-Dependence of tensor polarizabilities of 6snd 1 D 2 Ba Rydberg states

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Tensor polarizabilities of levels of the 6snd1D2 Rydberg series between n=15 and n=22 were measured by quantum beat spectroscopy. The tensor polarizabilities depend on the sixth power of the effective principal quantum number, which can be explained by a simple theoretical consideration.

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We would like to thank Prof. Dr. A. Steudel for his interest in this work and many helpful discussions. We are indebted to the Regionales Rechenzentrum für Niedersachsen for making computer facilities available.

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Fechner, B., Kulina, P. & Rinkleff, R.H. (n*)6-Dependence of tensor polarizabilities of 6snd 1 D 2 Ba Rydberg states. Z Physik A 307, 375–376 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01421300

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