Spectroscopic Determination of Intermolecular Potentials of Gas Laser Components and of Major Atmospheric Constituents
Abstract
We have completed the detailed structural study of a number of complexes of carbon dioxide. The structure of molecular complexes of carbon dioxide may be of considerable importance in developing a better complete understanding of energy transfer processes in the important carbon dioxide laser and especially in our understanding of the earth's (and other planetary) atmosphere. Earlier research emphasized complexes of hydrogen fluoride. The present research which initiates studies of complexes with water shows that the structural and dynamical behaviour of these two species HF and H2O can be quite different. In this sense our early optimism that studies of HF binding would likely be adequate for understanding H2O binding is certainly unwarranted. It is clear that the H2O systems require much spectroscopic research to place them in a securely understood position. Complete manuscripts on these two problems, CO2 HCN and CO2 H2O are in process of preparation. (aw)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA215254
Entities
People
- William Klemperer
Organizations
- Harvard University