Radiative lifetimes of 11 levels from the $z{}_{}{}^3{}_{}{}^{}G$, $y{}_{}{}^5{}_{}{}^{}G$, and $y{}_{}{}^3{}_{}{}^{}G$ terms of Zr I are reported. These lifetimes are measured using time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence on a Zr atomic beam.

• Received 7 December 1981

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.25.3382