Measurements of M-shell fluorescence yields and Coster-Kronig transition probabilities for Bi and Th employing synchrotron radiation induced selective photoionization

Key Points

• This work aims to determine M-shell fluorescence yields and Coster-Kronig transition probabilities for bismuth and thorium.
• Utilized synchrotron radiation to induce selective photoionization.
• Measured M-shell fluorescence yields for Bi and Th.
• Determined transition probabilities for multiple Coster-Kronig transitions.
• Provided precise measurements of fluorescence yields ω3, ω4, and ω5 for Bi and Th.
• Established transition probabilities f45, f34, f35, f23, f24, and f25.
• Findings contribute to understanding atomic structure and photon interactions.