Identification of the 4d105p6 1S0 Level in Xe III Using Optical Spectroscopy

Two different proposals for the identification of the 4d105p6 1S0 level in Xe III are examined using the methods of optical spectroscopy. The proposal by Hertz [Z. Phys. A274, 289 (1975)] is confirmed. The 5p6 1S0 level is located 210 857.55 cm-1 above the Xe III ground state.