Comparison of transition probabilities calculated using different parameters on WBEPM theory for some p-d and d-p transitions in excited atomic nitrogen

The transition probabilities between individual and multiplet lines for some quartet terms of excited p-d and d-p transition arrays of nitrogen atom have been calculated using the weakest bound electron potential model (WBEPM) theory. For determination relevant parameters, we employed both numerical Coulomb approximation (NCA) method and numerical nonrelativistic Hartree-Fock (NRHF) wave functions for expectation values of radii. The necessary energy values have been taken from experimental energy data in the literature. The expectation values of radii obtained using the two different methods have been employed in the calculation of transition probabilities of all transition arrays. The results obtained have been compared with either each other or NIST data. Good agreement with accepted values taken from NIST has been observed for related excited transitions. © 2006 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.