Theoretical Meinel Band Research
Abstract
The purpose of the research was to try to develop an accurate theoretical model of the optical excitation, emission, and deactivation properties of the Meinel band system of N2(+). A brief review of the interest and objectives of this theoretical research is given and a model for the population of the Neinel bands is proposed. New lifetime data are analyzed by a nonlinear least-squares method to provide the transition moment and its dependence on the internuclear distance. Transition probabilities from v' =0-10 of the A doublet Pi(u) state are obtained and found to be significantly different than previously reported. Autoionization and quenching processes involving the A-state are discussed and reasonable estimates for the quenching rates of the A-state by N2 are given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0753396
Entities
People
- David C. Cartwright
- Nicholas A. Fiamengo
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation