Dynamics of the Chemistry of Electronically Excited Atoms in Defined Quantum States.
Abstract
The work described in this report involved the experimental and theoretical investigation of the chemistry of electronically excited atoms and molecules. The oxidation of Ba atoms by N2O was examined in terms of correlation rules based on the conservation of angular momentum. A mechanism was proposed for the observed efficient production of electronically excited BaO molecules. The photochemistry of alkyl iodides was studied using time-resolved atomic absorption spectrometry. The electronic structure of the iodides plays a profound role in determining the yield of electronically excited iodine atoms produced in the initial photolytic step. Collisional processes involving the alkyl radicals produced in the photolysis of these molecules were also monitored and their role in the photochemical iodine laser is currently being considered.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 15, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA008570
Entities
People
- John R. Wiesenfeld
Organizations
- Cornell University