Trapping and Spectroscopic Study of Metastable Molecules.
Abstract
An experimental program was undertaken to demonstrate the feasibility of trapping metastable electronic states by the techniques of matrix isolation. Metastable molecules of NH, BH, AlH, N2 and O2 were produced in the gas phase using discharge techniques or high temperatures and the resulting species trapped in a matrix at liquid helium temperatures. Attempts to produce and trap these metastable species were also carried out by electron bombardment or by U.V. irradiation of the appropriate matrix isolated molecule. Although no conclusive evidence for the long-time stabilization of an electronically metastable molecule was obtained, indications particularly in oxygen would suggest the need for further work. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0847669
Entities
People
- M. J. Linevsky
Organizations
- General Electric