How could vary the Helium emission spectrum?

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The Helium emission spectrum is significantly affected by high pressure conditions, leading to both broadening and shifting of atomic spectral lines. Specifically, the 1083 nm line in helium experiences a broadening of 12 MHz/Torr and a shift of -1.9 MHz/Torr at 300 K. The interaction between electrons of helium atoms under high pressure alters the spectrum, with more pronounced effects observed in elements with vacant outer shell positions. Understanding these modifications is crucial for accurate spectral analysis in high-pressure environments.

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In a condition of high pressure, how could vary the Helium emission spectrum?
Is this spectrum modified from the pressure?
 
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In very high pressures, the electrons will feel the electrons of other helium atoms so it will have an influence on the spectrum. I don't know exactly how such a spectrum will look, but for helium I think you needc really high pressures to give a measurable effect. I think the effect is more significant on elements with vacant positions in the outer shells since these are usually much further away from the nucleus so they are more sensitive to outside influences.
 


There is both a broadening and a shift in atomic spectral lines as the pressure increases.

For example: for the 1083 nm line in helium, the broadening has been calculated to be 12 MHz/Torr and the shift -1.9 MHz/Torr at 300 K.

See table II on page 7 here:
http://cfa-www.harvard.edu/~hrs/PubList/PRAHe2004.pdf
 

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