Graduate Einstein's coefficients recoil effect

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Neglecting recoil effects in Einstein's coefficients could lead to inaccuracies in the probabilities of light absorption and emission by atoms or molecules. Recoil influences these coefficients by altering the energy levels and transition probabilities, which are critical for understanding atomic interactions. The discussion highlights the importance of incorporating recoil into calculations to achieve more precise results in quantum mechanics. Robert Hilborn's work on Einstein coefficients and related concepts emphasizes the need for accurate modeling in light-matter interactions. Overall, addressing recoil effects is essential for refining theoretical predictions in physics.
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What would happen with Einstein's coefficients if we wouldn't neglect the recoil effects?
 
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What would happen with Einstein's coefficients if we wouldn't neglect the recoil effects?
Assuming that Einstein's coefficients are basically probabilities of absorption or emission of light by an atom or molecule, would recoil influence those probabilities?

Robert Hilborn, Einstein coefficients, cross sections, f values, dipole moments, and all that
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