Static multipole polarisabilities and second-order Stark shift in francium.
The multipole polarisability of the ground state of francium is calculated by utilising both the variational technique of Davison and the quantum defect theory underlying the Bates-Damgaard method.  This approach is also shown to yield reasonable results for other alkali atoms.  Second-order Stark shift for the ground state of francium is presented as a function of field strength for possible future experimental comparison.
Khan
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Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia 23508, USA.
Khandelwal
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Wilson
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D002586:Cesium; D003359:Cosmic Radiation; D005605:Francium; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D011789:Quantum Theory; D012413:Rubidium
D005605:Francium; D002586:Cesium; D012413:Rubidium