Spectroscopic Characterization of Reactive Intermediates Relevant to Supersonic Combustion
Abstract
Our program specializes in the spectroscopic characterization of molecular ions and reactive intermediates in ion-molecule reactions, and is closely integrated with ongoing activities at the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate to determine the temperature dependence of ion-molecule and ion-ion reaction kinetics which are important in high-velocity (e.g., scramjet) combustion and re-entry plasma. Our role in this collaboration was to provide experimental benchmarks for bond energies, structures, and stationary points in the potential energy profiles for reactions that are relevant models for ion-assisted combustion of hydrocarbons.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 28, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA498158
Entities
People
- Mark A. Johnson
Organizations
- Yale University