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Atomic Physics and Spectroscopy During the First 50 Years of JPCRD
1National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, USA.
Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data
|January 2, 2023
Summary
This review highlights atomic physics research in the Journal of Physical and Chemical Reference Data (JPCRD). It covers spectroscopic data, collisional parameters, and spectral line profiles crucial for various scientific fields.
Area of Science:
- Atomic spectroscopy and atomic physics.
- Data compilation and theoretical calculations.
Background:
- JPCRD has a long history of publishing atomic physics research.
- Atomic data is essential for numerous scientific and technological applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of atomic physics research published in JPCRD over its first 50 years.
- To highlight the significance of atomic data for various scientific disciplines.
Main Methods:
- Review of publications in JPCRD.
- Identification of key research areas within atomic physics.
Main Results:
- Atomic spectroscopy and physics papers form a significant portion of JPCRD's content.
- The journal has published critical compilations of spectroscopic data and calculations of collisional parameters.
- Research covers spectral line profiles and shifts, vital for fields like plasma physics and astrophysics.
Conclusions:
- JPCRD has consistently contributed valuable atomic physics data.
- The published research supports advancements in plasma physics, astrophysics, lithography, and fusion research.
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