Rydberg States of Energetic Materials
Abstract
Energetic materials are modeled experimentally and theoretically with regard to possible excited electronic Rydberg state reactivity and dissociation. The systems of methyl and ethyl alkyl amines have been studied. We show that these Rydberg states can be both highly reactive and dissociative. Thus, excited Rydberg states are a possible route to radicals and other reactive species for these model systems. We are presently expanding our experimental capabilities to allow study of broad spectra of model energetic materials such as nitramines and nitro compounds in general. Studies employing covariance spectroscopy of clusters are used to demonstrate the importance of this technique for finding parent/daughter relations in fragmentation studies. Radical behavior is investigated as it relates to fragments of energetic materials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA358467
Entities
People
- Elliot R. Bernstein
Organizations
- Colorado State University