Abstract
The quantity for ions, formed by removing a electron from the neutral atom, is computed by the approach of Herman and Skillman. A straight-line approximation of is made, leading to an exactly solvable one-electron Schrödinger equation. The discrete and continuum orbitals are used to compute Auger and transition rates, radiative rates, and fluorescence yields for the elements Be-Ar. Comparison with experimental -shell fluorescence yields indicates the calculations are 25% too high for Mg and Al and within 5% for Ar. Comparison of the individual Auger transition intensities for F, Ne, Na, and Mg indicates differences of 50%. This 50% difference between calculated and measured individual Auger transition intensities persists up to Ar, where the sum of the individual intensities is in better than 7% agreement with that derived from the fluorescence yield and -state width.
- Received 13 March 1969
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.185.1
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