Transition probabilities, oscillator strengths and lifetimes for singly ionized magnesium

The electric dipole transition probabilities, oscillator strengths and lifetimes have been calculated using the weakest bound electron potential model theory (WBEPMT) for singly ionized magnesium. In the calculations both multiplet and fine structure transitions are studied. We have employed both the numerical Coulomb approximation (NCA) method and numerical non-relativistic Hartree-Fock (NRHF) wave functions for expectation values of radii. The calculated oscillator strengths and lifetimes have been compared with MCHF results given by Fischer et al. (2006). A good agreement has been obtained with the MCHF results. Moreover, some new transition probabilities, oscillator strengths and lifetime values, not existing in the data bases for highly excited levels in singly ionized magnesium, have been obtained using this method. Crown Copyright (C) 2011 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.