Transition probabilities of some Ag II and Cu II lines

Abstract

Experimental transition probabilities arising from 4d8 5s2, 4d9 6s and 4d9 5d levels of Ag II and 3d8 4s2 level of Cu II were measured. A time-resolved system with a Nd-YAG laser that produced free neutral and ionized silver and copper plasma by ablation was used. Transition probabilities were deduced by measured branching ratio and experimental and theoretical data for radiative lifetimes. A comparison between our values and the theoretical ones is made where available.