The quantum electrodynamical theory of the two-photon transitions in hydrogenlike ions is presented. The emission probability for 2s1/2 → 2γ(E1) + 1s1/2 transitions is calculated and compared to the results of the previous calculations. The emission probabilities 2p 1/2 → γ(E1) + γ(E2) + 1s1/2 and 2p 1/2 → γ(E1) + γ(M1) + 1s1/2 are also calculated for the nuclear charge Z values 1 ≤ Z ≤ 100. This is the first calculation of the two latter probabilities. The results are given in two different gauges.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)265-278
Number of pages14
Journal Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2005

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  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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