On the R-Dependence of the Spin-Orbit Coupling Constant: Potential Energy Functions of Xe2+ by High-Resolution Photoelectron Spectroscopy and ab initio Quantum Chemistry

Abstract

The pulsed-field-ionization zero-kinetic-energy photoelectron spectrum of Xe has been measured between 97 350 and 108 200 cm(-1), following resonant two-photon excitation via selected vibrational levels of the C 0 Rydberg state of Xe. Transitions to three of the six low-lying electronic states of Xe could be observed. Whereas extensive vibrational progressions were observbed for the transitions to the I(3/2g) and I(3/2u) states, only the lowest vibrational levels of the II(1/2u) state could be detected. Assighments of the vibrational quantum numbers were derived from the analysis of the isotopic shifts and from the modeling of the potential energy curves.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA485130

Entities

People

  • F. Merkt
  • M. Reiher
  • O. Zehnder
  • R. Mastalerz
  • Rainer A. Dressler

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Dissociation
  • Dye Lasers
  • Electronic States
  • Electrons
  • First Principles Calculations
  • High Resolution
  • Photoelectron Spectra
  • Photoelectrons
  • Potential Energy
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Quantum Numbers
  • Quantum Properties
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Spin-Orbit Interaction
  • Wave Mixing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Quantum Computing
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster