Origin of the Silver $L$-Series X-Ray Spectrum

Using recently calculated values of radiative, Coster-Kronig, and Auger transition rates, and the hypothesis that the satellite structure arises from doubly ionized atoms (with $L$ and $N$ holes), and an assumed incident x-ray spectrum, we calculate the relative intensities of the Ag $L$-series x-ray spectrum. The calculations are in best agreement with Parratt's measurements when Ag $L_1-L_3{M}_{4,5}$ Coster-Kronig transitions are forbidden. Comparison of the calculations with the satellite components leads to unsatisfactory agreement. Reasons for this are discussed. Modified values of $f_{12}$, $f_{13}$, and ${\omega }_1$ for the Ag and Sn $L$ shells are reported.