X-Ray Yields in theKandLSeries of Low-ZMuonic Atoms

Abstract

Experiments are reported which remove the discrepancies between the earlier observed $K$ and $L$ x-ray yields from low-$Z$ muonic atoms and those calculated from theory. We have made direct measurements of the $\frac{K}{L}$ yield ratios for targets of $4\le Z\le 8$ and a determination of the absolute $K$ x-ray yield for $Z=3\mathrm{}$. They agree excellently with the calculated values.