Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Aug 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983gregr..15..761l&link_type=abstract
General Relativity and Gravitation (ISSN 0001-7701), vol. 15, Aug. 1983, p. 761-776. NSF-supported research; Consejo Nacional de
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Astrophysics, Atomic Energy Levels, Gravitational Wave Antennas, Hydrogen Atoms, Hydrogen Clouds, Quantum Counters, Binary Stars, Black Holes (Astronomy), Gravitational Collapse, Neutron Stars, Perturbation Theory, Relativity, Rydberg Series
Scientific paper
The presumed existence of atomic hydrogen in the vicinity of sources of gravitational radiation suggests its use as a radiation detector. Curvature-induced atomic energy level shifts carry a unique signature and could thus provide for remote detection of gravitational radiation. An investigation is conducted of the shifts induced by space-time curvature arising from gravitational waves. The effect is studied for both low-lying and highly excited states of atomic hydrogen. Numerical results are quoted for radiation from various sources, including binary star systems, binary neutron stars, binary black holes, collapsing stars, and pulsars. In addition, a theoretical upper limit to the magnitude of the effect is provided. For completeness, the shifts induced in a harmonic oscillator as well as a rigid rotator are examined.
Leen Todd K.
Parker Lucas
Pimentel Luis O.
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