Theoretical Studies in Molecular Fragmentation: Processes, Energetics and Diagnostics.

Abstract

This research is directed toward providing diagnostic tools with which to identify and quantify the presence of fragment species and their energy states resulting from molecular destruction processes. Ab initio methods were used to calculate potential energy curves and transition moments for excited Sigma + and 1 Pi states of CO. Vibration rotation transition probabilities for vibrationally hot CN have been obtained. Work is commencing on the excited electronic states of NH.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 22, 1983
Accession Number
ADA134008

Entities

People

  • Kate P. Kirby

Organizations

  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Databases
  • Dipole Moments
  • Electronic States
  • Energy
  • First Principles Calculations
  • Fragmentation
  • Ground State
  • Laser Induced Fluorescence
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Structure
  • Potential Energy
  • Probability
  • Transitions
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Virginia

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics