Abstract
We point out the potential of the diatomic molecule PbO as a system in which to search for an electron electric dipole moment (EDM). Large oscillator strengths between various electronic states of PbO would be beneficial for such an experiment. As a step toward determining these oscillator strengths, we have measured a number of radiative lifetimes and branching ratios in PbO. We discuss the impact of our measurements on the proposed EDM experiment and point out the need for further experimental and theoretical work on PbO.
- Received 22 September 1999
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.61.052507
©2000 American Physical Society