Alkali Atom - SbCl(5) Reactions: Blue-Green Chemiluminescence from an Inverted Population in SbCl.
Abstract
In this Letter we report the observation of visible emission from the A1 yields X1 transition of the SbCl free radical produced in alkalie atom-SbCl5 reactions. All of the identifiable emission bands are from v' greater than or = to v'' greater than or = 6, making the system a potential blue-green chemical laser candidate. In conclusion, alkali atom-SbCl5 reactions produce chemiluminescence from a vibrationally inverted population distribution in the A1 of SbCl. A simple model has been proposed to account for this selective excitation. Since the excited SbCl is a primary reaction product and is produced with an inverted population, this system appears to be a viable candidate for a blue-green chemical laser.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA154371
Entities
People
- J. J. Wright
- L. C. Balling
Organizations
- University of New Hampshire