Theory of Monte-Carlo Simulations of the Magnetic Circular Dichroism (MCD) Spectra of Alkali Metal/Rare Gas Systems (PREPRINT)

Abstract

The history of magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) spectroscopy in the study of alkali metal/rare gas (M/Rg) cryogenic systems is reviewed in the context of developing a better understanding of alkali metal/hydrogen systems of current interest to the U.S. Air Force as enhanced-performance cryogenic rocket propellants. A new theory for simulating the MCD spectra of M/Rg systems is presented together with a careful discussion of the theory's implicit and explicit approximations and their implications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 31, 2005
Accession Number
ADA449110

Entities

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Absorption Spectra
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Alkali Metals
  • Angular Momentum
  • Dichroism
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Elements
  • Metals
  • Military Research
  • Momentum
  • Propellants
  • Rocket Propellants
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Spin-Orbit Interaction

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Systems Analysis and Design