L. Godbert et al., PLASMA SPECTROSCOPY OF N=4 TO 3 C-IV AND N-V LINES IN HOT AND DENSE-PLASMAS, Physical review. E, Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics, 49(6), 1994, pp. 5889-5892
The spectral line profiles of n = 4 to 3 transitions emitted by the Li
-like ions of carbon and nitrogen in a hot, dense hydrogen plasma are
calculated and compared to measurements. The excellent agreement with
the independently measured temperature and density establishes the the
oretical model and validates its use as a plasma diagnostic. The effec
t of spectral resolution on the accuracy of the determination of the p
lasma conditions is examined.