Comparison of Theoretical and Experimental Level Values of the<i>n</i>= 2 Configurations in the Nitrogen Isoelectronic Sequence

Abstract

Observed level intervals within and between the configurations 2s2 2p3, 2s2p4 and 2p5 of the nitrogen sequence are compared with the corresponding theoretical values derived from the tables of Cheng, Kim and Desclaux. The differences are expressed by suitable functions of Z which give the systematic correction to the theoretical values and reveal the accidental errors in the experimental values. The technique is the same as was used in previous examinations of the Li, Be, B, O and F sequences. The results are summarized in tables of recommended level values (Z = 10-36) and recalculated wavelengths.