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Collisional Dynamics Of The Rubidium 52P Levels, Matthew D. Rotondaro

Theses and Dissertations

The collisional dynamics of the 5²P levels in rubidium has been examined using steady-state laser absorption and spectrally-resolved laser induced fluorescence techniques. State-to-state cross-sections for energy transfer between Zeeman split levels ranged from 16-248 ^°A² for collisions with nitrogen and rare gases. These energy transfer cross-sections exhibit a significant dependence on (J,mj) state and certain symmetry relationships are demonstrated. A sub-Doppler spectrum of the Zeeman split levels indicating the isotopic shift in the D₁ line of 106 ± 35 was obtained using laser saturation spectroscopy.