Transition probabilities for lines arising from the 3d4 4p configuration of Cr(II)

Abstract

Relative transition probabilities for 43 lines arising from the 3d4 4p configuration of Cr(II) with cores 3d4 (5D), 3d4 (3P), and 3d4 (3H) were determined from measurements of emission-line intensities in a laser produced plasma. This experiment was carried out with Al–Cr alloys with a Cr content of about 0.1%, in order to have an optically thin plasma. Transition probabilities were placed on an absolute scale by using, where possible, accurate experimental lifetimes from the literature and line-strength sum rules. Comparison of the present results with the available theoretical and experimental data are made.