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

Abstract

Experiments leading toward measurements of the photodestruction of nitromethane have been initiated. Photodissociation of H2 has been observed and preliminary experiments on the photodetachment and photodissociation of CH have been carried out. The absorption spectrum of nitromethane in the wavelength range 350 to 190 nm has been measured with 0.001 nm resolution. A feasibility study of induced fluorescence experiments to determine the spectra of polyatomic free radicals has been carried out. An improved detector system has been installed in the apparatus and performance tests are underway.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA136648

Entities

People

  • J. L. Kohl

Organizations

  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Analyzers
  • Contracts
  • Detectors
  • Dye Lasers
  • Electrostatic Analyzers
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Fragmentation
  • Free Radicals
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Military Research
  • Observatories
  • Photodissociation
  • Spectra

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics