Abstract
We perform quantum-electrodynamic calculations of the ionization energy of the states of the atom, including a complete evaluation of the correction. We find a large contribution from the nonradiative part of this correction, which has not been accounted for in previous investigations. The additional contribution shifts theoretical predictions for ionization energies by about . Despite this shift, we confirm the previously reported systematic deviations between measured experimental results and theoretical predictions for transitions involving states. The reason for these deviations remains unknown.
- Received 3 April 2019
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.99.052505
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Physics Subject Headings (PhySH)
Atomic, Molecular & Optical