arc.alkali_atom_functions.AlkaliAtom.effectiveCharge#

AlkaliAtom.effectiveCharge(l, r)[source]#

effective charge of the core felt by valence electron

For more details about derivation of model potential see Ref. [#marinescu]_.

Parameters

  • l (int) – orbital angular momentum

  • r (float) – distance from the nucleus (in a.u.)

Returns

effective charge (in a.u.)

Return type

float