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Pure spin-angular momentum coefficients for non-scalar one-particle operators in jj-coupling
A revised program for generating the spin-angular coefficients in
relativistic atomic structure calculations is presented. When compared with our
previous version [G.Gaigalas, S.Fritzsche and I.P.Grant, CPC 139 (2001) 263],
the new version of the Anco program now provides these coefficients for both,
scalar as well as non-scalar one-particle operators as they arise frequently in
the study of transition probabilities, photoionization and electron capture
processes, the alignment transfer through excited atomic states, collision
strengths, and in many other investigations.
The program is based on a recently developed formalism [G.Gaigalas,
Z.Rudzikas, and C.F.Fischer, J. Phys. B 30 (1997) 3747], which combines
techniques from second quantization in coupled tensorial form, the theory of
quasispin, and the use of reduced coefficients of fractional parentage, in
order to derive the spin-angular coefficients for complex atomic shell
structures more efficiently. By making this approach now available also for
non-scalar interactions, therefore, studies on a whole field of new properties
and processes are likely to become possible even for atoms and ions with a
complex structure
Maple procedures for the coupling of angular momenta. VI. LS-jj transformations
Transformation matrices between different coupling schemes are required, if a
reliable classification of the level structure is to be obtained for open-shell
atoms and ions. While, for instance, relativistic computations are
traditionally carried out in jj-coupling, a LSJ coupling notation often occurs
much more appropriate for classifying the valence-shell structure of atoms.
Apart from the (known) transformation of single open shells, however, further
demand on proper transformation coefficients has recently arose from the study
of open d- and f-shell elements, the analysis of multiple--excited levels, or
the investigation on inner-shell phenomena. Therefore, in order to facilitate a
simple access to LS jj transformation matrices, here we present an
extension to the Racah program for the set-up and the transformation of
symmetry-adapted functions. A flexible notation is introduced for defining and
for manipulating open-shell configurations at different level of complexity
which can be extended also to other coupling schemes and, hence, may help
determine an optimum classification of atomic levels and processes in the
future
Bessel beams of two-level atoms driven by a linearly polarized laser field
We study Bessel beams of two-level atoms that are driven by a linearly
polarized laser field. Starting from the Schroedinger equation, we determine
the states of two-level atoms in a plane-wave field respecting propagation
directions both of the atom and the field. For such laser-driven two-level
atoms, we construct Bessel beams beyond the typical paraxial approximation. We
show that the probability density of these atomic beams obtains a non-trivial,
Bessel-squared-type behavior and can be tuned under the special choice of the
atom and laser parameters, such as the nuclear charge, atom velocity, laser
frequency, and propagation geometry of the atom and laser beams. Moreover, we
spatially and temporally characterize the beam of hydrogen and selected
(neutral) alkali-metal atoms that carry non-zero orbital angular momentum
(OAM). The proposed spatiotemporal Bessel states (i) are able to describe, in
principle, twisted states of any two-level system which is driven by the
radiation field and (ii) have potential applications in atomic, nuclear
processes and quantum communication.Comment: 13 pages, 5 figures, appeared as a EPJD highlight on Thursday, 01
August 2013
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Atomic ionization by twisted photons: Angular distribution of emitted electrons
We investigate the angular distribution of electrons that are emitted in the
ionization of hydrogen-like ions by twisted photons. Analysis is performed
based on the first-order perturbation theory and the non-relativistic
Schr\"odinger equation. Special attention is paid to the dependence of the
electron emission pattern on the impact parameter b of the ion with respect to
the centre of the twisted wave front. In order to explore such a dependence,
detailed calculations were carried out for the photoionization of the 1s ground
and 2 py excited states of neutral hydrogen atoms. Based on these calculations,
we argue that for relatively small impact parameters the electron angular
distributions may be strongly affected by altering the position of the atom
within the wave front. In contrast, if the atom is placed far from the front
centre, the emission pattern of the electrons is independent on the impact
parameter b and resembles that observed in the photoionization by plane wave
photons.Comment: 23 pages, 6 figure
Radiative Capture of Twisted Electrons by Bare Ions
Recent advances in the production of twisted electron beams with a
subnanometer spot size offer unique opportunities to explore the role of
orbital angular momentum (OAM) in basic atomic processes. In the present work,
we address one of these processes: radiative recombination of twisted electrons
with bare ions. Based on the density matrix formalism and the non-relativistic
Schr\"odinger theory, analytical expressions are derived for the angular
distribution and the linear polarization of photons emitted due to the capture
of twisted electrons into the ground state of (hydrogen-like) ions. We show
that these angular and polarization distributions are sensitive to both, the
transverse momentum and the topological charge of the electron beam. To observe
in particular the value of this charge, we propose an experiment that makes use
of the coherent superposition of two twisted beams.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure
Electromagnetic wave propagation in spatially homogeneous yet smoothly time-varying dielectric media
We explore the propagation and transformation of electromagnetic waves
through spatially homogeneous yet smoothly time-dependent media within the
framework of classical electrodynamics. By modelling the smooth transition,
occurring during a finite period {\tau}, as a phenomenologically realistic and
sigmoidal change of the dielectric permittivity, an analytically exact solution
to Maxwell's equations is derived for the electric displacement in terms of
hypergeometric functions. Using this solution, we show the possibility of
amplification and attenuation of waves and associate this with the decrease and
increase of the time-dependent permittivity. We demonstrate, moreover, that
such an energy exchange between waves and non-stationary media leads to the
transformation (or conversion) of frequencies. Our results may pave the way
towards controllable light-matter interaction in time-varying structures.Comment: 5 figure
Reverse-domain superconductivity in superconductor-ferromagnet hybrids: effect of a vortex-free channel on the symmetry of I-V characteristics
We demonstrate experimentally that the presence of a single domain wall in an
underlying ferromagnetic BaFe_{12}O_{19} substrate can induce a considerable
asymmetry in the current (I) - voltage (V) characteristics of a superconducting
Al bridge. The observed diode-like effect, i.e. polarity-dependent critical
current, is associated with the formation of a vortex-free channel inside the
superconducting area which increases the total current flowing through the
superconducting bridge without dissipation. The vortex-free region appears only
for a certain sign of the injected current and for a limited range of the
external magnetic field
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