Λ-Doublet Population Inversion in Collisions of OH, OD, CH, CD and NH+
1980 ◽
Vol 87
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pp. 583-587
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The results of a new approach to the problem of the collisional step in the pumping cycle for OH and CH masers are reported. Rotationally inelastic collisions of OH and CH with both open and closed shell collision partners are considered using an expression derived from scattering theory. It is shown how Λ-doublet population inversion may arise in OH and CH. H-atoms and H2 may show opposite behaviour with CH, one partner cooling where collisions with the other lead to inversion. Implications for maser action are discussed and reveal excellent qualitative agreement with observation. Λ-doublet population inversion in OD, CD and NH+ is also considered.
1973 ◽
Vol 31
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pp. 698-699
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2018 ◽
Vol 1
(1)
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pp. 32
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2021 ◽
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2021 ◽
Vol 20
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1991 ◽
Vol 23
(7-9)
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pp. 1703-1712
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2020 ◽
Vol 24
(4)
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pp. 2061-2081
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