Structure and Dynamics in Metal-Containing Clusters
Abstract
Gas phase clusters were produced composed of a metal ion bound to one or more molecular "ligands" (e.g., water, nitrogen, acetylene, methanol, etc.). These gas phase complexes were studied with mass-selected laser photodissociation spectroscopy and laser photoelectron spectroscopy (ZEKE) . These studies determine the structures and energetics of these clusters and they probe the dynamics of nascent solvation processes. Other metal clusters and metal-organic complexes were produced in the gas phase and evaluated for their potential for isolation in macroscopic quantities. Mass spectrometry and laser photodissociation measurements were employed for metal carbides, metal-C60 complexes and complexes of metal with polyaromatic hydrocarbons. These studies provide detailed experimental data which can be compared to theory to improve the overall understanding of metal-molecular interactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 23, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA379191
Entities
People
- Michael A Duncan
Organizations
- University of Georgia Research Foundation