Surface Magnetic Field/Laser Synergistic Effects on the Predissociation of Adsorbed Diatomic Molecules.

Abstract

Synergistic effects of the surface magnetic field (SMF) and the laser on the predissociation of adsorbed diatomic molecules are studied theoretically. It is observed that the couplings between the laser-dressed and SMF-split molecular potentials create interference effects within the nuclear motion. These effects can cause enhancement of diminution in predissociation rates compared to the analogous gas-phase laser-induced process. SMF/laser-induced predissociation rates for a few specific examples are derived using the semiclassical S-matrix formalism, and results for the enhancement and diminution are discussed along with their dependence on laser power densities. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA091747

Entities

People

  • Dilip K. Bhattacharyya
  • Kai-shue Lam
  • Thomas F. George

Organizations

  • University of Rochester

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • California
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Diatomic Molecules
  • Energy Levels
  • Engineering
  • Ground State
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • New York
  • Physics
  • Surface Chemistry
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers