Abstract
The scaled photoexcitation spectrum of the hydrogen atom in crossed electric and magnetic fields has been obtained by means of accurate quantum mechanical calculation using a new algorithm. Closed orbits in the corresponding classical system have also been obtained, using a new, efficient and practical searching procedure. Two new classes of closed orbit have been identified. Fourier transforming each photoexcitation quantum spectrum to yield a plot against scaled action has allowed direct comparison between peaks in such plots and the scaled action values of closed orbits, Excellent agreement has been found with all peaks assigned.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | L391-L399 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Journal of Physics B: Atomic Molecular and Optical Physics |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Jun 2001 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics