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The most precise QED calculations1 of atomic energy levels (one-electron Lamb shifts for small atomic numbers Z) will be reviewed and compared with current precision measurements2. The nature of the Zα dependence of these calculations will be considered in detail, including its validity and uncertainty for arbitrary energy levels and values of Z, comparison with results of complete numerical calculations3 for a few levels at separate larger values of Z, and possible improvements using strong-field results near Zα = 1.
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Erickson, G.W. (1983). The Status of Quantum Electrodynamical Precision — Theoretical Points of View. In: Greiner, W. (eds) Quantum Electrodynamics of Strong Fields. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 80. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2139-0_2
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