The Growth and Characterization of Metastable Free Radical Nanoclusters

Abstract

The ultimate objective of the research was to form and study a wide range of radical complexes and nanoclusters in helium nanodroplets. The unique conditions present in the helium nanodroplets has enabled the production of interesting new systems that have not been observed using more conventional methods. Infrared laser spectroscopy was the primary tool for carrying out these studies. Among the systems investigated were the halogen HF and HCN complexes and the methyl radical HP complex, which forms the transition state in the F + CH4 reaction. The methyl HCN complex was also investigated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA469731

Entities

People

  • Roger E. Miller
  • Tomas Baer

Organizations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkynes
  • Chemical Reaction Properties
  • Chemical Reactions
  • Chemistry
  • Dissociation
  • Dynamics
  • Energy
  • Free Radicals
  • Frequency Shift
  • High Resolution
  • Infrared Lasers
  • Laser Spectroscopy
  • Lasers
  • Potential Energy
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Transitions

Readers

  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Quantum Chemistry

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Directed Energy - Lasers