Photoelectron and electron impact spectrum of HCN

The electronic structures of HCN and DCN have been determined by examining high resolution He(I) photelectron spectra of HCN and DCN, He(II) photoelectron spectrum of HCN, and the electron impact energy loss spectra of HCN and DCN. The present investigation supports an earlier assignment of the orbital sequence in HCN. New vibrational data are presented and the Rydberg series and valence transitions are reinvestigated. The adiabatic ionization energies for the 1π and 5σ orbitals in HCN are found to be 13.607 ± 0.002 eV and 14.011 ± 0.003 eV respectively.As mentioned above the investigation of the Rydberg series indicated that the first IP at 13.607 eV is the 1π ionization and the second IP at 14.011 eV is the 5σ ionization. A comparison of the experimental and theoretical intensity ratio between the two first PES progressions also supports this assignment. It is further supported by the fact that in the second IP the ν₃ vibration frequency is not changed as much as it is in the first IP, which is in agreement with the PES of N₂ and CO. The analysis of the bending vibrations also supports this ordering of the orbitals.The same orbital assignment has recently been proposed by Frost et al.⁵, using a comparison with the HCP photoelectron spectrum. The present paper supports their assignment of orbitals and (00⁰0)-(00⁰0) transitions. There are, however, some disagreements concerning the vibrational analysis. This is probably due to the fact that the HCN spectrum of Frost et al.⁵ revealed less structure than ours. As indicated by Figure 5 there is possibly still more structure to be revealed.     

二乙酰分子内价轨道4ag+4bu的电子动量谱学研究

在高分辨率(ΔE=115eV, Δp≈01a.u.)电子动量谱仪上获得了二乙酰分子(d iacetyl)最内价轨道4ag_g+4bu_u的电离能谱和动量谱的实验结果， 并用Hartree-Fock和密度泛函理论方法做了理论计算.实验结果与理论计算符合较好. 关键词： 二乙酰 内价轨道 电离能 电子动量谱     

Effects of alkyl side chains on properties of aliphatic amino acids probed using quantum chemical calculations

Effects of alkyl side chains (R‐) on the electronic structural properties of aliphatic amino acids are investigated using quantum mechanical approaches. The carbon (C 1s) binding energy spectra of the aliphatic amino acids are derived from the C 1s spectrum of glycine (the parent spectrum) by the addition of spectral peaks, depending on the alkyl side chains, appearing in the lower energy region IP < 290 eV (where IP is the ionization potential). The two glycyl parent spectral peaks of the amide 291.0 eV [C₍₂₎] and carboxylic 293.5 eV [C₍₁₎] C atoms are shifted in the aliphatic amino acids owing to perturbations depending on the size and structure of the alkyl chains. The pattern of the N 1s and O 1s spectra in glycine is retained in the spectra of the other amino acids with small shifts to lower energy, again depending on the alkyl side chain. The Hirshfeld charge analyses confirm the observations. The alkyl effects on the valence binding energy spectra of the amino acids are concentrated in the middle valence energy region of 12–16 eV, and hence this energy region of 12–16 eV is considered as the `fingerprint' of the alkyl side chains. Selected valence orbitals, either inside or outside of the alkyl fingerprint region, are presented using both density distributions and orbital momentum distributions, in order to understand the chemical bonding of the amino acids. It is also observed that the HOMO–LUMO energy gaps of the aliphatic amino acids are reduced with the growth of the alkyl side chain.     

Electron spectroscopy of surfaces by impact of metastable He atoms: CO on Pd(110)

Deexcitation of metastable He1 2¹S (excitation energy E1 = 20.6 eV) or 2³S (E* =19.8 eV) atoms at a clean Pd(110) surface proceeds through a two-stage process (resonance ionization + Auger neutralization, RI + AN). The measured electron energy distribution reflects the self-convolution of the local density of states of the outmost atomic layer. A CO adlayer suppresses the RI step and the spectra are caused by Auger deexcitation (Penning ionization). Comparison with corresponding UPS data allows identification of the valence orbitals of the adsorbate. Emission up to the Fermi level is ascribed to contributions from the 5σ level. The effectively available excitation energy in front of the adlayer is lowered by 0.5 eV. Extensive data on the variation of the intensities from the adsorbate valence levels with angle of incidence as well as of emission are presented and are analyzed in terms of an empirical model.     

Experimental and calculated momentum densities for the complete valence orbitals of the antimicrobial agent diacetyl

The first electronic structural study of the complete valence shell binding energy spectra of the antimicrobial agent diacetyl, encompassing both the outer and inner valence regions, is reported. The binding energy spectra as well as the individual orbital momentum profiles have been measured by using a high resolution （e, 2e） electron momentum spectrometer （EMS） at an impact energy of 1200eV plus the binding energy, and using symmetric noncoplanar kinematics. The experimental orbital electron momentum profiles are compared with self-consistent field （SCF） theoretical profiles calculated using the Hartree-Fock approximation and Density Functional theory predictions in the target Kohn-Sham approximation which includes some treatment of correlation via the exchange and correlation potentials with a range of basis sets. The pole strengths of the main ionization peaks from the inner valence orbitals are estimated.     

Electronic structure of non-stoichiometric zirconium nitrides ZrNx

The electronic structures of zirconium nitrides, ZrN_x, have been investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy over the entire composition range of the rocksalt structure (0.5 ? x ? 1). The valence region spectrum of nearly stoichiometric ZrN is consistent with APW band structure calculation. When removing a nitrogen atom the valence band spectra exhibit an intensity increase of the d conduction band, due in part to the filling of a new created defect state at around 2 eV binding energy.     

An experimental and theoretical investigation of the valence shell photoelectron spectrum of cyanogen chloride

The valence shell photoelectron spectrum of cyanogen chloride has been studied using HeI and synchrotron radiation. In the outer valence region the molecular orbital model of ionization holds, and the main bands can be associated with single-hole states. However, in the inner valence region electron correlation effects become important, and these result in complex satellite structure being observed. Vertical ionization energies and spectral intensities have been computed using the Green's function approach, and the results have facilitated an interpretation of the experimental spectra. Photoelectron angular distributions and branching ratios have been measured and have been used to assess the bonding characteristics of the outer valence molecular orbitals. The experimental data for the 8σ orbital display an energy dependence which suggests that photoionization from this orbital may be influenced by the chlorine 3p Cooper minimum. The extent to which the 8σ orbital can be considered as a chlorine atom lone-pair is discussed. Vibrational structure has been observed in the [Xtilde] ²Π, Ã ²Σ⁺ and [Btilde] ²Π photoelectron bands recorded with HeI radiation, and has been assigned to progressions involving the ν⁺ ₁ and ν⁺ ₃ modes.     

Valence shell momentum distributions,binding energies,and calculated wavefunction evaluation for H2S by binary (e,2e) spectroscopy

We report preliminary results on the binding energy spectrum and molecular orbital momentum distributions of H₂S as measured by binary (e,2e) spectroscopy at 400 eV. Extensive final ion state structure associated with ionization from the inner valence molecular orbital of H₂S is observed. Three momentum distribution calculations for H₂S using basis sets of varying complexity show a better fit than in H₂O (J. Electron Spectrosc. $\text{11}$ (1977) 205) for a given quality of basis set.     

(e,2e) Spectroscopy of ethane

The 400-eV and 1200-eV non-coplanar symmetric (e, 2e) reaction has been used to measure the momentum distributions of electrons in the individual valence orbitals of ethane as well as to measure the complete separation energy spectra in the valence region. The shapes and relative magnitudes of the momentum distributions agree well with those calculated using the plane wave off-shell impulse approximation and double zeta basis molecular orbital wave functions. The ground state of C₂H₆⁺ is shown to be 1e_g^?1, with the vertical ionization potential being 12.25 ± 0.1 eV. Considerable structure due to configuration interaction is observed in the separation energy region 29–55 eV. Much of this structure can be assigned to the 2a_1g orbital.     

环戊烯分子内价轨道1a′的电子动量谱学研究

报道了环戊烯（C₅H₈）分子1a′轨道的电子动量谱，并且给出了价 轨道的电离能谱信息 .实验在非共面对称几何条件下用能量多道型电子动量谱仪完成，入射电子的能量为1200 eV 加结合能.通过Hartree-Fock 和密度泛函方法计算得到了C₅H₈分子 1a′轨道的动量谱. 对1a′轨道的电子动量谱的实验值和理论计算进行了比较，得到了该轨道的极强度（pole s trength）的信息.     

Experimental and theoretical investigations into the electronic structure of CF2Br2 by electron momentum spectroscopy

The binding energy spectra and electron momentum density distributions for the valence orbitals of CF₂Br₂ have been obtained by using electron momentum spectroscopy (EMS) at an impact energy of 1200 eV plus binding energy. The measured electron momentum profiles are compared with Hartree–Fock (HF) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations with different-sized basis sets. In general, the DFT-B3LYP calculation using the large basis sets of 6-311++G** and aug-cc-pVTZ fairly describe the experimental results. Moreover, the controversial orderings of the outer valence orbitals have been reassigned. The pole strength of the main ionization transition from the inner valence orbital of 1b₂ is determined.     

异二氯乙烯价壳层轨道电子结构的电子动量谱研究

本文报道了异二氯乙烯分子价壳层轨道电子结构的电子动量谱研究.实验由一台(e,2e)电子动量谱仪在非共面对称的几何条件下开展,入射电子能量为1200 eV.实验获得了异二氯乙烯价壳层各个轨道的电离能谱和电子动量分布.采用Hartree-Fock方法和密度泛函方法结果与实验数据基本一致.研究发现,干涉效应会对2a_2和5b_2这两个Cl孤对电子轨道的电子动量分布产生显著影响.     

Absolute dipole oscillator strengths for photoabsorption and photoionization of carbon disulphide

The absolute dipole oscillator strengths (cross-sections) for photoabsorption and photoionization (total and partial) of CS₂ have been obtained in the 5–40 eV energy range by magic-angle dipole (e, 2e) spectroscopy. Very strong absorption is detected below 20 eV, much of which is attributable to the excitation of molecules decaying by autoionization processes. Analysis of binding energy spectra taken at energy losses above 20 eV reveals extensive satellite structure in the range up to 35 eV. This structure is attributed to many-electron effects consistent with theoretical calculations found in the literature. Photoelectron branching ratios for CS₂ are also reported.     

The He(I) photoelectron spectroscopy of heavy group IV—VI diatomics

The He(I) photoelectron spectra of the Group IV—VI diatomics GeO, GeS, GeSe, GeTe, SnS, SnSe, and SnTe are presented. The outermost valence structure of these molecules is similar to that observed in the lighter series CO, CS, etc. of this valence isoelectronic group; in each case a relatively sharp peak is assigned to ionization from the nominally non-bonding 3σ orbital and a broader band to ionization from the bonding 1π orbital. At higher binding energies the spectra exhibit several peaks where only a single peak is expected, from the (2σ)^?1 hole state. This structure is assigned to correlation peaks resulting from configuration interaction among hole states of ²Σ⁺ (Ω = $\text{1}\text{2}$) symmetry. Semi-empirical CNDO—MO calculations have been performed for these molecules, and the results are used to interpret the observed trends. In addition, a simple molecular orbital model is employed to estimate the importance of spin—orbit coupling in the valence electronic structure of the heavy IV—VI ions.     

Photoelectron spectra of F3SiC2H4Si(CH3)3 molecule using monochromatized synchrotron radiation

A variety of photoelectron spectra for gas phase F₃SiC₂H₄Si(CH₃)₃ molecule have been measured using monochromatized undulator radiation and a hemispherical electrostatic analyzer. Valence photoelectron spectrum shows many peaks for ionization from shallow and deep molecular orbitals in the binding energy region of 9–40 eV. A calculation of ionization energies using the outer valence Green's function method indicates energies in agreement with experimental results below 17.5 eV. Spectra for Si L-shell electron emission show chemical shifts of Si atoms induced from different chemical environments around two Si atoms and also exhibit spin–orbit splitting for 2p photoelectrons. Further photoelectron spectra for C K-shell and F K-shell are discussed in comparison with those of related molecules.     

Valence and C 1s core level photoelectron spectra of camphor

The valence photoelectron spectrum of camphor has been recorded with 95 eV synchrotron radiation, with better definition than previous He I spectra. The spectrum is interpreted by comparison with these He I results and with the aid of an outer-valence Green’s Function calculation of the orbital ionization energies. These calculations closely reproduce the observed vertical ionization energies in the outer valence region. A core level spectrum of the C 1s region (hν=357.9 eV) is also presented and reveals a marked shift of the carbonyl carbon relative to all others in the molecule.     

Electron Momentum Spectroscopy of Ethanethiol Complete Valence Shell

利用(e,2e)电子动量谱学手段首次测量了乙硫醇分子全部价轨道的束缚能谱和电子动量分布. 谱仪采用非共面对称的运动学条件,入射电子能量为1.2 keV加束缚能. 实验结果与密度泛函和Hartree-Fock方法的理论计算结果基本相符. 在束缚能谱中,观察到了17.8 eV的可能的伴线,并用电子动量谱进行了研究和标识.     

Inner shell excitation,valence excitation and core ionization in NF3 studied by electron energy-loss and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopies

Electron energy-loss Spectroscopy (EELS) at impact energies of 2.5–3 keV has been used to obtain the electron excitation spectra for the N 1s (K-shell), F 1s (K-shell) and valence shell regions of NF₃. The inner shell spectra were recorded using small angle scattering (?1° ) while the valence shell spectrum was obtained at zero degree scattering angle. The inner shell excitation spectra show a strongly enhanced 1s→ δ^* type transition and continuum features which are typical for molecules with highly electronegative ligands. One of the peaks in an earlier published photoabsorption study of the N 1s region has been shown to be due to a N₂ impurity. The valence shell electron energy-loss spectrum shows a number of transitions which are considered to be mainly due to valence-valence type transitions, with also some evidence of Rydberg structure.The X-ray photoelectron spectra (XPS) of the N 1s and F 1s electrons along with their associated satellite structures have also been recorded using Al Kα (1486.58 eV) radiation. The vertical ionization potentials for the N 1s and F 1s electrons were found to be 414.36 (10) eV and 693.24 (10) eV, respectively. Both spectra exhibit a rich and different satellite structure. These “shake-up” features in the satellite XPS spectra are compared with continuum features of the inner shell electron energy-loss spectra and also with the valence shell spectrum.     

Electronic structure of PbI2 from photoelectron spectra and the exciton problem

The valence band density of states for PbI₂ is determined from X-ray and u.v. induced photoelectron spectra. It is shown that the band derived from Pb 6s states is at 8 eV binding energy and not at the top of the valence bands as suggested by band structure and charge density calculations. A rigid shift in the predominantly iodine 5p derived bands to lower binding energy brings the band structure calculations into essential agreement with experiment. Pb 5d core level binding energies determined here are used to derive core level exciton energies of 0.7 eV from published reflectivity spectra.     

Electron momentum spectroscopy of the highest occupied molecular orbitals of chlorobromomethane

The first measurement of the complete valence shell binding energy spectra of chlorobromomethane (CH₂ BrCl) is reported by (e, 2e) electron momentum spectrometer using symmetric non-coplanar geometry at an impact energy of 1200 eV plus binding energy. The experimental electron momentum profiles of the highest occupied molecular orbitals (HOMOs) are extracted and compared with Hartree-Fock (HF) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. DFT calculation employing B3LYP hybrid functional and the large-sized basis sets provides the best agreement with the experiment.