Fluorescence lifetime studies of no a 2Σ+(ν = 5, N = 9), B2Π32(ν = 8, J = 8.5), CwΠ32(ν = 1, J = 8.5), D2Σ+ (ν = 0, N = 5) and D2Σ+(ν = 1, N = 9)

Fluorescence decay profiles of NO excited levels slightly above the dissociation limit have been measured by a single-photon counting technique with nanosecond pulse excitation using an iodine flash lamp. Three iodine atomic lines in the vicinity of 180 nm are found to bring NO molecules into the levels A²Σ⁺(ν = 5, N = 9), B²²Π_{$\text{3}\text{2}$}(ν = 8, J = 8.5), C²Π_{$\text{3}\text{2}$}(ν = 1, J = 8.5), D²Σ⁺(ν = 0, N = 5) and D²Σ⁺(ν = 1, N = 9). Extrapolated zero-pressure lifetimes for single rotational levels are obtained, except for the C state where only a lifetime of ⩽0.4 ns was obtained. Self-quenching rate constants are also determined under higher-pressure conditions. Helium was found to quench the NO A²Σ⁺(ν′ = 5) fluorescence very efficiently.     

Calculations of Chemical Reaction Dynamics for D+ H_2(j_i,ν_i=0)→DH(j_f, ν_f=0) + H

Thepastfewyearshavewitnessedanincreasinglevelofinterestinthestudyofchemicalreactiondyntalcsboththeoreticallyandexperimentallyt'J.EsPeciallythemolecularbeamexperimenthasrnaderemarkableprOgressandhasstimulatedtheoreticalstudies.Itis,h0wever,stillaverydiffcultproblemtocalculatereactioncrosssectionsandrateconstantsacctiratelyeveninthecaseofD+H2(j,,vi=O)-DH(jf,vf=O)+H,whichrepresentsthesdriplestbutmostfundamenta1reactionsystem.Someattemptshavebeenmadetompoutveryaccuratequantummechanica-lcalcula…     

Semiclassical glory analyses in the time domain for the H + D2(v(i) = 0, j(i) = 0) → HD(v(f) = 3, j(f) = 0) + D reaction

We make the first application of semiclassical (SC) techniques to the plane-wavepacket formulation of time-domain (T-domain) scattering. The angular scattering of the state-to-state reaction, H + D(2)(v(i) = 0, j(i) = 0) → HD(v(f) = 3, j(f) = 0) + D, is analysed, where v and j are vibrational and rotational quantum numbers, respectively. It is proved that the forward-angle scattering in the T-domain, which arises from a delayed mechanism, is an example of a glory. The SC techniques used in the T-domain are: An integral transitional approximation, a semiclassical transitional approximation, a uniform semiclassical approximation (USA), a primitive semiclassical approximation and a classical semiclassical approximation. Nearside-farside (NF) scattering theory is also employed, both partial wave and SC, since a NF analysis provides valuable insights into oscillatory structures present in the full scattering pattern. In addition, we incorporate techniques into the SC theory called "one linear fit" and "two linear fits", which allow the derivative of the quantum deflection function, Θ?(')(J), to be estimated when Θ?J exhibits undulations as a function of J, the total angular momentum variable. The input to our SC analyses is numerical scattering (S) matrix data, calculated from accurate quantum collisional calculations for the Boothroyd-Keogh-Martin-Peterson potential energy surface No. 2, in the energy domain (E-domain), from which accurate S matrix elements in the T-domain are generated. In the E-domain, we introduce a new technique, called "T-to-E domain SC analysis." It half-Fourier transforms the E-domain accurate quantum scattering amplitude to the T-domain, where we carry out a SC analysis; this is followed by an inverse half-Fourier transform of the T-domain SC scattering amplitude back to the E-domain. We demonstrate that T-to-E USA differential cross sections (DCSs) agree well with exact quantum DCSs at forward angles, for energies where a direct USA analysis in the E-domain fails.     

State-selected ion-molecule reactions: H+2(ν) + He → HeH+ + H and He + H+ + H

Total cross sections for production of HeH⁺ and H⁺ in the reaction of state-selected H⁺₂ (v = 0 to 6) with He at 3.1 eV c.m. collision energy are measured by means of the threshold-photoelectron/photoion coincidence method, using pulsed synchrotron radiation. Both reaction cross sections are observed to rise with vibrational energy. The H⁺/HeH⁺ branching ratio, which is determined directly, remains approximately constant at about 0.3 for v ⩽ 3 and rises gradually for higher levels to reach the value 1.3 for v = 6. For v ⩽ 3 both reactions involve hard-type collisions and result in large-angle scattering. In contrast, at higher v levels, the HeH⁺ becomes essentially forward scattered with respect to the incident He direction, but with a velocity greater than that expected from the spectator stripping model. The H⁺ products are backward scattered with respect to the incident H⁺₂ for v ⩽ 1 and receed faster from the He atom than the H products. This observation directly leads to the conclusion that collision-induced dissociation from v = 0 and 1 involves transitions to the first excited potential-energy surface.     

Capture and dissociation in the complex-forming CH(v = 0,1) + D2 → CHD + D, CD2 + H, CD + HD reactions and comparison with CH(v = 0,1) + H2

Rate coefficients for the CH(v = 0,1) + D(2) reaction have been determined for all possible channels (T: 200-1200 K), using the quasiclassical trajectory method and a suitable treatment of the zero point energy. Calculations have also been performed on the CH(v = 1) + H(2) reaction and the CH(v = 1) + D(2) → CH(v = 0) + D(2) process. Most of the results can be understood considering the key role played by the deep minimum of the potential energy surface (PES), the barrierless character of the PES, the energy of the reaction channels, and the kinematics. The good agreement found between theory and experiment for the rate coefficients of the capture process of CH(v = 0) + D(2), the total reactivity of CH(v = 1) + D(2), H(2), as well as the good agreement observed for the related CH(v = 0) + H(2) system (capture and abstraction), gives confidence on the theoretical rate coefficients obtained for the capture processes of CH(v = 1) + D(2), H(2), the individual reactive processes of CH(v = 1) + D(2), H(2), the abstraction and abstraction-exchange reactions for CH(v = 0) + D(2), and the inelastic process mentioned above, for which there are no experimental data available, and that can be useful in combustion chemistry and astrochemistry.     

Angular scattering using parameterized S matrix elements for the H + D2(v(i) = 0, j(i) = 0) → HD(v(f) = 3, j(f) = 0) + D reaction: an example of Heisenberg's S matrix programme

A neglected topic in the theory of reactive scattering is the use of parameterized scattering (S) matrix elements to calculate differential cross sections (DCSs). We construct four simple parameterizations, whose moduli are smooth step-functions and whose phases are quadratic functions of the total angular momentum quantum number. Application is made to forward glory scattering in the DCS of the H + D(2)(v(i) = 0, j(i) = 0) → HD(v(f) = 3, j(f) = 0) + D reaction at a translational energy of 1.81 eV, where v and j are vibrational and rotational quantum numbers respectively. The parameterized S matrix elements can reproduce the forward scattering for centre-of-mass reactive scattering angles up to 30° and can identify the total angular momenta (equivalently, impact parameters) that contribute to the glory. The theoretical techniques employed to analyze structure in the DCS include: nearside-farside theory, local angular momentum theory--in both cases incorporating resummations of the partial wave series representation of the scattering amplitude--and the uniform semiclassical theory of forward glory scattering. Our approach is an example of Heisenberg's S matrix programme, in which no potential energy surface is used. Our calculations for the DCS using the four parameterized S matrix elements are counterexamples to the following universal statements often found in the chemical physics literature: "every molecular scattering investigation needs detailed information about the interaction potential," and "an accurate potential energy surface is an essential element in carrying out simulations of a chemical reaction". Both these statements are false.     

State-to-state reactive scattering in six dimensions using reactant-product decoupling: OH + H2 → H2O + H (J = 0)

We extend to full dimensionality a recently developed wave packet method [M. T. Cvitas? and S. C. Althorpe, J. Phys. Chem. A 113, 4557 (2009)] for computing the state-to-state quantum dynamics of AB + CD → ABC + D reactions and also increase the computational efficiency of the method. This is done by introducing a new set of product coordinates, by applying the Crank-Nicholson approximation to the angular kinetic energy part of the split-operator propagator and by using a symmetry-adapted basis-to-grid transformation to evaluate integrals over the potential energy surface. The newly extended method is tested on the benchmark OH + H(2) → H(2)O + H reaction, where it allows us to obtain accurately converged state-to-state reaction probabilities (on the Wu-Schatz-Fang-Lendvay-Harding potential energy surface) with modest computational effort. These methodological advances will make possible efficient calculations of state-to-state differential cross sections on this system in the near future.     

1D + 1D → 1D polyrotaxane, 2D + 2D → 3D interpenetrated, and 3D self-penetrated divalent metal terephthalate bis(pyridylformyl)piperazine coordination polymers

Divalent metal coordination polymers containing terephthalate (tere) and bis(4-pyridylformyl)piperazine (bpfp) show diverse and interesting two-dimensional (2D) interpenetrated, three-dimensional (3D) self-penetrated, or one-dimensional (1D) polyrotaxane topological features. Isostructural {[M(tere)(bpfp)(H(2)O)(2)]?4H(2)O}(n) phases (1, Zn; 2, Co) exhibit mutually inclined 2D + 2D → 3D interpenetration of gridlike layers. {[Cd(4)(tere)(4)(bpfp)(3)(H(2)O)(2)]·8H(2)O}(n) (3) possesses a novel 3,4,8-connected trinodal self-penetrated network with (4.6(2))(2)(4(2)6(16)8(7)10(3))(4(2)6(4))(2) topology. [Zn(2)Cl(2)(tere)(bpfp)(2)](n) (4) is the first example of a 1D + 1D → 1D polyrotaxane coordination polymer, to the best of our knowledge. Metal coordination geometry plays a crucial role in dictating the overall dimensionality in this system. Thermal decomposition behavior and luminescent properties of the d(10) configuration metal derivatives are also presented herein.     

Differential cross sections for H + D2 → HD(v' = 2, j' = 0,3,6,9) + D at center-of-mass collision energies of 1.25, 1.61, and 1.97 eV

We have measured differential cross sections (DCSs) for the reaction H + D(2) → HD(v' = 2,j' = 0,3,6,9) + D at center-of-mass collision energies E(coll) of 1.25, 1.61, and 1.97 eV using the photoloc technique. The DCSs show a strong dependence on the product rotational quantum number. For the HD(v' = 2,j' = 0) product, the DCS is bimodal but becomes oscillatory as the collision energy is increased. For the other product states, they are dominated by a single peak, which shifts from back to sideward scattering as j' increases, and they are in general less sensitive to changes in the collision energy. The experimental results are compared to quantum mechanical calculations and show good, but not fully quantitative agreement.     

Computation of cross sections for the F+H2(v=0,j=0) → FH(v′j)+H reaction by the hyperspherical method

Summary A quantum mechanical calculation of cross sections for the reaction F+H₂(v=0,j=0) FH(vj)+H has been performed on the T5A semiempirical potential surface using hyperspherical coordinates. State-to-state integral and differential cross sections converge rapidly with the number of components of the total angular momentum projection onto the axis of least inertia. Thev=3 differential cross section has a forward peak whose magnitude increases with energy whereas thev=2 differential cross section has a backward maximum, in qualitative agreement with cross-beam experiments. Thev=2 andv=3 rotational distributions are in rather good agreement with experiment, but not the vibrational branching ratios.     

Determination of the absolute scattering cross section for the reaction D + H2(v=1) → HD+H at 0.33 eV

The reaction D+H₂(v=1) has been investigated in a crossed molecular beam experiment at the most probable collision energy of E₀=0.33 eV. Angular and time-of-flight distributions have been measured and the total absolute cross section has been determined to be σ_r(j_i=0, v = 1, E_c.m. = 0.33 eV) = 1.14 ± 0.50 Ų. This value, as well as the distributions, are in good agreement with the results of quasiclassical trajectory calculations (QCT) and the reactive infinite-order sudden approximation (RIOSA).     

Theoretical Studies of O(1D)+HD (v=0, j=0, 1, 2, 3)→OD(H)+H(D) Reaction

The quasi-classical trajectory calculation for the reaction O(¹D)+HD is carried out based on the Dobbyn and Knowles potential energy surface. In this work, the reaction cross section and product branching ratio are obtained. The product branching ratio OD/OH was discussed. The calculated results show that the cross-section decreases thoroughly with the increasing of the collision energy from 4.6 kJ/mol to 46.0 kJ/mol. The average branching ratio decrease with the increase of rotational quantum number of reactant HD.     

Comparison of reduced dimensionality and accurate cumulative reaction probabilities for O(3P)+H2(ν=0, 1)

Reduced dimensionality (CEQB/G) cumulative reaction probabilities are compared with exact quantum ones for the O(³P)+H₂(ν=0, 1) reaction for zero total angular momentum. The semi-empirical LEPS surface of Johnson and Winter as modified by Schatz is used in these calculations.     

High-resolution spectroscopy on the B2Σ+,ν' = 0→X2Π, ν″ =1 transition in SiCl

High-resolution laser-induced fluorescence spectra of²⁸Si³⁵Cl and ²⁸Si³⁷Cl have been observed in a molecular beam. Accurate constants describing the rotational structure in the X ²Π, ν″ = 1 as well as in the electronically excited B ²Σ⁺, ν' = 0 state are given. An inverted fine structure was found in the excited state with a spin-splitting constant γ = −31.15±0.19 MHz for Si³⁵Cl and γ = −30.62 ±0.61 MHz for Si³⁷Cl.     

The reaction Ne+H 2 + (v=0, 1, 2, 3, 4)→NeH++H: 3D potential energy surface and quasiclassical trajectory calculations

A three-dimensional potential energy surface for the endoergic reaction Ne+H ₂ ⁺ →NeH⁺+H in the² A′ ground state of the system NeH ₂ ⁺ has been calculated by quantum chemical ab initio methods (CEPA approximation). The calculated points on this surface were fitted to an analytic ansatz in terms of an extended LEPS functional form augmented by a correction function. The latter was expanded in polynomials in inverse powers of the internuclear distances. This analytic form was used for quasiclassical trajectory calculations of reactive cross sections. In agreement with experimental investigations a strong vibrational enhancement is observed, i.e. the reaction is markedly favored if the necessary reaction energy is supplied as vibrational energy of H ₂ ⁺ rather than as relative translational energy. Other properties of the reaction dynamics such as the backward to forward scattering ratio, the lifetime of the collision complex NeH ₂ ⁺ , and final rotational and vibrational state distributions are also discussed on the basis of the quasiclassical trajectory calculations.     

Ten-Dimensional Quantum Dynamics Study of H+CH3D→H2+CH2D Reaction

The mode selectivity of the H+CH3D→H2+CH2D reaction was studied using a recently developed ten-dimensional time-dependent wave packet method.The reac-tion dynam...     

A self-catenated network containing unprecedented 0D + 2D → 2D polycatenation array

Herein, we report a new acylamide ligand and its application in the construction of a metal-organic framework. The resultant acylamide metal-organic framework, namely [Zn(2)(L)(OH)(btc)](n) (1, L = N(1),N(4)-bis(pyridin-3-ylmethyl) naphthalene-1,4-dicarboxamide, H(3)btc = benzene-1,3,5-tricarboxylic acid), was obtained by hydrothermal synthesis. The outstanding structural feature of it is the 0D + 2D → 2D polycatenation array containing a self-catenated feature which has never previously been observed. To the best of our knowledge, the coexistence of self-catenation and polycatenation phenomena is highly exceptional.     

Adiabatic and non-adiabatic quantum dynamics calculation of O(1D) + D2 → OD + D reaction

Adiabatic (1A' or 1A' state) and non-adiabatic (2A'/1A' states) quantum dynamics calculations have been carried out for the title reaction (O((1)D) + D(2) → OD + D) to obtain the initial state-specified (v(i) = 0, j(i) = 0) integral cross section and rate constant using the potential energy surfaces of Dobbyn and Knowles. A total of 50 partial wave contributions have been calculated using the Chebyshev wave packet method with full Coriolis coupling to achieve convergence up to the collision energy of 0.28 eV. The total integral cross section and rate constant are in excellent agreement with experimental as well as quasi-classical trajectory results. Contributions from the adiabatic pathway of the 1A' state and the non-adiabatic pathway of the 2A'/1A' states, increase significantly with the collision energy. Compared to the O((1)D) + H(2) system, the kinetic isotope effect (k(D)/k(H)) is found to be nearly temperature independent above 100 K and its value of 0.77 ± 0.01 shows excellent agreement with the experimental result of 0.81.     

Synthesis of Two Isomeric Tetrasaccharides 0-α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→3) and (1→4)-0-(2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-0-(β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-D-Glucopyranose and a Related Tetrasaccharide 0-α-L-Fucopyranosyl-(1→3)-0-(2-Acetamido-2-Deoxy-β-D-Glucopyranosyl-(1→6)-0-(β-D-Galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-D-Glucopyranose

ABSTRACT

Synthesis of three tetrasaccharides, namely, 0-α-L-fucopyranosyl-(1→3)-0-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-0-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-β-D-glucopyranose (7), 0-α-L-fucopyranosyl-(1→4)-0-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyranosyl)-(1→3)-0-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose (9), and 0-α-L-fucopyransoyl-(1→3)-0-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-β-D-glucopyransoyl)-(1→6)-0-(β-D-galactopyranosyl)-(1→4)-D-glucopyranose (15) has been described. Their structures have been established by ¹³C NMR spectroscopy.     

Mean potential statistical theory of the H+ + D2 → HD + D+ reaction

The reactive collision process H(+) + D(2)(ν = 0, j = 0) → HD + D(+) is theoretically analyzed for collision energies ranging from threshold up to 1.3 eV. It is assumed that the reaction takes place via formation of a collision complex. In calculations, a statistical theory is used, based on a mean isotropic potential deduced from a full potential energy surface. Calculated integral cross sections, opacity functions, and rotational distributions of the HD products are compared with recent statistical and quantum mechanical calculations performed using a full potential energy surface. Satisfactory agreement between the results obtained using the two statistical methods is found, both of which however overestimate the existing quantum mechanical predictions. The effects due to the presence of identical particles are also discussed.