Multilevel Models of Krypton for the Application to Stepwise Ionization Relaxation Processes

Abstract

A four step model and two five step models of krypton are developed for application to stepwise ionization relaxation. The four step model is preferred out of practical and economical grounds. The corresponding rate equations for collisional excitation and ionization are given assuming ladder climbing for the electrons. Selected results of an application of the model to ionization relaxation in shock waves are reported.