Quantum interference in radiation redistribution of highly charged ions inplasmas

The influence of quantum interference effects induced by mixing of coherenc es and populations in the fluctuating plasma microfeld on the redistributio n of resonance radiation by HCI is studied in terms of the atomic density m atrix. The thermal ion motion is considered within the model microfield met hod. Results show that the thermal ion motion (ion dynamics) induces QIEF a s well, and both are essential in line centres and nearest wings of the sca ttered radiation.