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The Effect of Collisions upon the Doppler Width of Spectral Lines

The Effect of Collisions upon the Doppler Width of Spectral Lines Quantum mechanically the Doppler effect results from the recoil momentum changing the translational energy of the radiating atom. The assumption that the recoil momentum is given to the radiating atom is shown to be incorrect if collisions are taking place. If the collisions do not cause broadening by affecting the internal state of the radiator, they result in a substantial narrowing of the Doppler broadened line. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Physical Review American Physical Society (APS)

The Effect of Collisions upon the Doppler Width of Spectral Lines

Dicke, R.
Physical Review , Volume 89 (2) – Jan 15, 1953
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Abstract

Quantum mechanically the Doppler effect results from the recoil momentum changing the translational energy of the radiating atom. The assumption that the recoil momentum is given to the radiating atom is shown to be incorrect if collisions are taking place. If the collisions do not cause broadening by affecting the internal state of the radiator, they result in a substantial narrowing of the Doppler broadened line.

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Physical Review – American Physical Society (APS)

Published: Jan 15, 1953

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