Physics – Atomic Physics
Scientific paper
2006-09-25
Physics
Atomic Physics
3 figures, 5 pages in two-column format
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevLett.97.233002
Recent theoretical studies with alkali atoms A$^{\ast}$ excited to high Rydberg states predicted the existence of ultra long-range molecular bound states. Such excited dimers have large electric dipole moments which, in combination with their long radiative lifetimes, make them excellent candidates for manipulation in applications. This letter reports on experimental investigations of the self-broadening of Rb principal series lines, which revealed multiple satellites in the line wings. The positions of the satellites agree quantitatively with theoretically-predicted minima in the excited long-range Rydberg states of Rb$_2$.
Crowell Heather
Greene Chris H.
Hamilton Edward L.
Niemax Kay
Vadla Cedomil
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