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Marten
11.03.2012 06:55 skrev Jojo Jaro:
I found this paragraph on Wiki.
"Rydberg atoms in plasmas
Rydberg atoms form commonly in due to the recombination of electrons
and positive ions; low energy recombination results in fairly stable
Rydberg atoms, while recombination of electrons and positive ions
with
high often form Rydberg states. Rydberg atoms’ large sizes and
susceptibility to perturbation and ionisation by electric and
magnetic
fields, are an important factor determining the properties of
plasmas.
Condensation of Rydberg atoms forms most often observed in form of
long-lived clusters. The de-excitation is significantly impeded in
Rydberg matter by exchange-correlation effects in the non-uniform
electron liquid formed on condensation by the collective valence
electrons, which causes extended lifetime of clusters.
So it does seem hydrogen plasmas would easily recombine into Rydberg
atoms. Does this mean sparks would be a good way to create Rydberg
atoms?
Oh, how I wished I had Axil's understanding right now.
