Quantum quasi-stationary systems;
Decay theory;
Auger decay;
Non-exponential decay;
Power law decay;
QUANTUM;
STATE;
D O I:
10.1016/j.physleta.2015.06.050
中图分类号:
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号:
0702 ;
摘要:
We discuss the possibility of non-exponential Auger decay of atoms irradiated by X-ray photons. This effect can occur at times, which are greater than the lifetime of a system under consideration. The mechanism for non-exponential depletion of an initial quasi-stationary state is the cutting of the electron energy spectrum of final continuous states at small energies. Then the Auger decay amplitude obeys t(-1/2) power-law dependence on long observation times. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.