Isotope Shifts of Nitrogen around 800 nm

The Doppler-limited absorption spectra of ^14N and ^15N atoms were measured around 800 nm using concentration modulation spectroscopy to study their isotope shifts. The nitrogen atoms were generated by discharging molecular nitrogen buffered with helium in a homemade discharge tube. The isotope shifts of four multiplets （3s^4PJ→3p^4D^oJ, 3s^4PJ→3p^4P^oJ, 3s^2DJ→5s^2P^oJ, and 3p^2P^oJ→5s^2D^oJ） were measured and their J-dependent specific mass shifts were observed and discussed.

A novel method to measure the isotope shifts and hyperfine splittings of all ytterbium isotopes for a 399-nm transition

We report the experimental results on measuring the isotope shifts and hyperfine splittings of all ytterbium isotopes for a 399-nm transition by using a quite simple and novel method. It benefits from the advantages of the modulation transfer spectroscopy in an ytterbium hollow cathode lamp and the Doppler-free spectroscopy in a collimated ytterbium atomic beam. The key technique in this experiment is simultaneously measuring the frequency separations of the two spectra twice, and the separation difference between two measurements is solely determined by the well-defined frequency of an acousto-optics modulator. Compared with the most of previously reported experimental results, ours are more accurate and completed, which will provide the useful information for developing a more accurate theoretical model to describe the interaction inside an ytterbium atom.

Theoretical calculations of hyperfine splitting,Zeeman shifts,and isotope shifts of^(27)Al^(+)and logical ions in Al^(+)clocks

Based on the multiconfiguration Dirac-Hartree-Fock(MCDHF)method,similar models are employed to simultaneously calculate the first-order and second-order Zeeman coefficients as well as the hyperfine interaction constants of the related energy levels of ^(27)Al^(+)and its logical ions ^(9)Be^(+)and^(25)Mg^(+)in the^(27)Al^(+)optical clock.With less than 0.34%deviations from experimental values in Zeeman coefficients of^(27)Al^(+),these calculated parameters will be of great help for better evaluation of the systematic uncertainty.We also calculate the isotope shift parameters of the related energy levels,which could extend our knowledge and understanding of nuclear properties of these ions.

Isotope shift of the 2s^(2)S_(1/2)→ 2p^(2)P_(1/2,3/2) transitions of Li-like Ca ions

The mass-and field-shift parameters of the two 2s^(2)S_(1/2)→ 2p^(2)P_(1/2,3/2) transitions in the Li-like Ca ions are calculated by using multi-configuration Dirac-Hartree-Fock(MCDHF) and the relativistic configuration interaction(RCI) methods with the inclusion of the transverse photon(Breit) interaction,vacuum polarization and self-energy corrections.In addition,the mass shift and field shift of these two transitions are calculated,where the field shift is calculated by using the evaluated value δ(r^(2)) obtained by [Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables 99 69(2013)].It is found that the mass shift of Li-like Ca ions is greater than the field shift.

Theoretical Calculation on Isotope Shifts of N(I)

The special mass shift coefficient and field parameter factor of four multiples,3s^4P→3p4P°,3s^4P→3p^4D°,3s^2D→5p^2D°,and 3s^2P→3p^2P°,of ^14N and ^15N were studied using the multi-configuration Dirac-Hartree-Fock method and the relativistic configuration interaction approach.The normal mass shifts,special mass shifts,field shifts,and isotope shifts of N(I)were derived from the theoretical calculated normal mass shift parameter,special mass shift parameter and field parameter factor,and compared with the reported experimental measurements and theoretical results.

Discovery of Early Proterozoic Carbon Isotope Shifts

The authors have detailedly and systematically studied the carbon isotopic composition of Early Proterozoic carbonate rocks. Samples which are all dolomicrite were taken from the Jianancun, Daguandong and Huaiyincun Formations of the Hutuo Group in Wutai County Shanxi Province, North China. A total of 209 samples were analysed for their carbon isotope compositions, and the mean sampling interval was 6.9 m. Carbon isotope analysis clearly shows δ13C shifts at the boundary between the Jian'ancun Formation and Daguandong Formation and near the boundary between the Daguandong Formation and Huaiyincun Formation. Like carbon isotope shifts at the Cretaceous-Tertiary, Permian-Triassic and Precambrian-Cambrian boundaries, the discovery of δ13C shifts in the Early Proterozoic has important significance in further studies on Early Proterozoic biotic evolution, regional and global stratigraphic correlation, and carbon geochemical cycles.

Absorption spectra and isotope shifts of the(2, 0),(3, 1), and(8, 5) bands of the A^2Π_u-X^2Σ_g^+ system of ^(15)N_2^+ in near infrared

The high-resolution absorption spectra of the （2,0）,（3,1）,and （8,5） bands of the A^2Π^u-X^2∑g^＋ system of ^15N2^＋ have been recorded by using velocity modulation spectroscopy technique in the near infrared region.The rotational constants of the X^2∑g^＋ and A^2Πu states of ^15N2^＋ were derived from the spectroscopic data.The isotope shifts of these bands of the A^2Πu-X^2∑g^＋ system of ^14N2^＋ and ^15N2^＋ were also analyzed and discussed.

Isotope Shift Calculations of Stable and Short-Lived Beryllium Isotopes

The isotope shifts of the 282 1S0 to 2s2p 1P1 and 3P1 transitions in the four-electron beryllium atom are calcu- lated by using the multi-configuration Dirac-Hartrce-Fock method and the relativistic configuration interaction approach for the stable and short-Bved beryllium isotopes. The results provided herein can be employed for the consistency check with the nuclear rms charge radii from the experimental isotope shifts by using the correspond- ing transitions for the short-lived nuclei 7,10-12Be and 14 Be. The analogous isotope shift results could also be obtained for the beryllium-like ions by the methods used here.

Uncertainty evaluation of the isotope shift factors for 2s2p^(3,1)P_1~o–2s^2 ~1S_0 transitions in B Ⅱ

Accurate isotope shift factors of the 2s2p^（3,1）P_1~o–2s^2 ~1S_0 transitions in B II, obtained with the multi-configuration Dirac–Hartree–Fock and the relativistic configuration interaction methods, are reported. We found a linear correlation relation between the mass shift factors and the energies for the transitions concerned, considering all-order electron correlations. This relation is important for estimating the uncertainty in the calculation of isotope shift factors. These atomic data can be used to extract the nuclear mean-square charge radii of the boron isotopes with halo structures or to resolve the high precise spectroscopy of B II in astronomical observation.

Ontogenetic diet shift in Antarctic krill(Euphausia superba)in the Prydz Bay:a stable isotope analysis

As one of the most common and dominant species in the Southern Ocean, Antarctic krill（Euphausia superba）play a significant role in food web structure and the process of energy flow. The diet of Antarctic krill in the Prydz Bay during austral summer of 2012/2013 was investigated and the ontogenetic shift in krill diet was evaluated using the stable isotope method. The nitrogen stable isotope values（δ^（15） N） of adults（（2.78±0.58）‰） were much higher than those of juveniles（（1.69±0.70）‰）, whereas the carbon stable isotope values（δ^（13） C） of adults（–（28.26±1.08）‰） were slightly lower than those of juveniles（–（27.48±1.35）‰）. Particulate organic matter（POM）from 0, 25, and 50 m depth combined（0/25/50 m） represented phytoplankton food items. The results showed that phytoplankton food items in surface water and mesozooplankton were two essential food items for Antarctic krill in the Prydz Bay during summer. POM（0/25/50 m） contributes 56%–69% and 26%–34% to the diet of juvenile and adult krill, respectively, whereas mesozooplankton composes 13%–34% and 58%–71% of the diet of juvenile and adult krill, respectively. Thus, an ontogenetic diet shift from POM（0/25/50 m）, which consists mainly of phytoplankton, to a higher trophic level diet containing mesozooplankton, was detected. The capacity for adults to consume more zooplankton food items may minimize their food competition with juveniles, which rely mostly on phytoplankton food items. This suggests ＂diet shift with ontogeny＂ which may somehow help krill keep their dietary energy budget balanced and well adapted to the Antarctic marine ecosystem as a dominant species.

Calculations of the vibrational frequency and isotopic shift of UF_6 and U_2 F_6

Molecular structure, vibrational frequency and infrared intensity of UF6 are investigated by using the revised Perdew Burke-Enzerhof function with the triple-zeta polarized basis set. The calculation results are in good agreement with the experimental values and indicate the existence of a stable U2F6 molecule with a multiple bonded U2 unit. The calculation results also predict that the D3d symmetry of U2F6 is more stable than D3h. The optimized geometries, vibrational frequencies, and infrared intensities are also reported for U2F6 molecules in D3d symmetry. In addition, the isotopic shift of vibrational frequencies of the two molecules under isotopic substitution of uranium atom are also investigated with the same method. The U2F6 molecule is predicted to be better than UF6 for laser uranic isotope separation.

Isotopic Shifts of the infrared Spectra of Cholic Acid and Sodium Cholate

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Commissioning of a high-resolution collinear laser spectroscopy apparatus with a laser ablation ion source

Collinear laser spectroscopy is a powerful tool for studying the nuclear spins,electromagnetic moments,and charge radii of exotic nuclei.To study the nuclear properties of unstable nuclei at the Beijing Radioactive Ion-beam Facility(BRIF)and the future High Intensity Heavy-ion Accelerator Facility(HIAF),we developed a collinear laser spectroscopy apparatus integrated with an offline laser ablation ion source and a laser system.The overall performance of this state-of-the-art technique was evaluated,and the system was commissioned using a bunched stable ion beam.The high-resolution optical spectra for the 4s ^(2)S_(1/2)→4p^(2)P_(3/2)(D2)ionic transition of ^(40;42;44;48)Ca isotopes were successfully measured.The extracted isotope shifts relative to ^(40)Ca showed excellent agreement with the literature values.This system is now ready for use at radioactive ion beam facilities such as the BRIF and paves the way for the further development of higher-sensitivity collinear resonance ionization spectroscopy techniques.

Isotopic effect of Cl_2^+ rovibronic spectra in the A-X system

This paper studies the isotopic effect of Cl2^＋ rovibronic spectra in the A^2Лu （Ω = 1/2）-X^2Лg （Ω = 1/2） system. Based on the experimental results of the molecular constants of ^35Cl2^＋, it calculates the vibrational isotope shifts of the （2, 7） and （3, 7） band between the isotopic species ^35C12^＋, ^35Cl^37Cl ＋ and ^37Cl2^＋, and estimates the rotational constants of both A^2Лu and X^2Лg states for the minor isotopic species ^35Cl^37Cl＋ and ^37Cl2^＋. The experimental results of the spectrum of 35Cl37Cl-1- （3, 7） band proves the above mentioned theoretical calculation. The molecular constants and thus resultant rovibronic spectrum for ^37Cl2^＋ were predicted, which will be helpful for further experimental investigation.

Laser-induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy of NiS： Identification of a Low-lying Electronic State

Laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectra of jet-cooled NiS molecules were recorded in the energy range of 12200-13550 cm^-1. Four vibronic bands with rotational structure have been observed and assigned to the [12.4]^3∑-0-X^3∑0 transition progression. The relevant rotational constants, significant isotopic shifts, and （equilibrium） molecular parameters have been determined. In addition, the lifetimes of the observed bands have also been measured.

Anomaly in the Charge Radii and Nuclear Structure

The axially deformed relativistic mean field theory is applied to study the isotope shift of charge distributions of odd-Z Pr isotope chain. The nuclear structure associated with the shell and the isotope effect is investigated. The mechanism of the kink in the isotope shift at the neutron magic number N = 82 is revealed to be dependent on the neutron energy level structure at the Fermi energy, demonstrating that the spin-orbit coupling interaction and p-n attraction are well described by the relativistic mean field theory.

Laser-induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy of NiCl in 12900-15000 cm-1

Laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectra of jet-cooled NiC1 molecules were recorded in the energy range of 12900-15000 cm-1. Six vibronic bands with rotational structure have been observed and assigned to the [13.0]2II3/2（v＇=0-5）-X2II3/2（v＂=0） transition progression. The relevant rotational constants, significant isotopic shifts, and （equilibrium） molecular parameters have been determined. In addition, the lifetimes of the observed bands have also been measured.

A new method to evaluate force constants from experimental spectral data

An iterative procedure is proposed to facilitate the determination of molecular vi-brational force constants from the experimental fundamental frequencies. Proper restrictions are introduced to the force constants based on physical considerations for getting reasonable results. The experimental data of Coriolis coupling coefficients and isotopic frequency shifts are utilized to reduce the uncertainty of the calculated force constants when they are available. A series of various kinds of molecules have been calculated by this method and the results are satisfactory.