This paper discusses relativistic corrections to the thermal Coulomb potential for simple atomic systems. The theoretical description of the revealed thermal corrections is carried out within the framework of relativistic quantum electrodynamics. As a result, thermal corrections to the fine and hyperfine structures of atomic levels are introduced. The theory presented in this paper is based on the assumption that the atom is placed in a thermal environment created by the blackbody radiation. The numerical results allow us to expect their significance for modern experiments and testing the fundamental interactions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number023102
Number of pages10
JournalPhysical Review Research
Volume3
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 10 May 2021

    Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

    Research areas

  • QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS, HELIUM, RADIATION, SHIFTS, ATOMS

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