Low-lying states of cs22+

Using an MC SCF CI method, wavefunctions for the ground state ¹∑⁺_g and the excited states of the symmetries ¹∑⁺_g, ¹Π_g, and ¹Δ_g of the Cs²⁺₂ ionic system are generated. The potential curves for eleven ¹∑⁺_g twelve ¹Π_g, and six ¹Δ_g states are calculated. Results suggest a small charge-transfer cross section for the reaction CS⁺ + Cs⁺ → Cs CS²⁺.     

Laser-induced fluorescence in N2 and N+2 by multiple-photon excitation at 266 nm

The fluorescence transitions corresponding to the second positive system of N₂ (C³Π_u → B³Π_g) for Δv = 0, 1 and the first negative system of N⁺₂(B²Σ⁺_u → X²Σ⁺_g) for Δv = 0, 1, 2 have been observed following laser-induced mul excitation of N₂.     

Studies on the reaction N + N3 → N2(B 3Πg) + N2(X 1Σ+g)

Strongly enhanced N₂ first positive emission N₂(B ³Π_g → A ³Σ⁺_u) has been observed on addition of N atoms into a flowing mixture of Cl and HN₃. The dependence of the emission intensity on N atom concentration gave a rate constant for the reaction N + N₃ → N₂(B ³Π_g) + N₂(X ¹Σ⁺_g) of _i(1.6 ± 1.1) × 10^?11 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1. That for the reaction Cl + HN₃ → HCl + N₃ is (8.9 ± 1.0) × 10^?13 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1 from the decay of the emission. Comparison of the emission intensity in ClHN₃ with that in ClHN₃N gave the rate constant of the reaction N₃ + N₃ → N₂(B ³Π_g) + 2N₂(X ¹Σ⁺_g) as 1.4 × 10^?12 cm³ molecule^?1 s^?1 on the assumption that N + N₃ yields only N₂(B ³Π_g) + N₂(X ¹Σ⁺_g).     

The effect of internal excitation on the collision induced dissociation of I+2(2Πg,υ) ions

Cross sections for collision induced dissociation of 0.65 to 3.2 keV I⁺₂(²Π_g, υ) ions in I⁺₂(²Π_g, υ) + N₂(X ¹Σ⁺_g, υ = 0) interactions have been determined. Reaction cross sections for I⁺₂(²Π_{$\text{3}\text{2}$,g}, υ) ions in low vibrational levels vary smoothly from 6 to 10 A² with increasing kinetic energy. Dissociation cross sections for I⁺₂(²Π_{$\text{1}\text{2}$,g}, υ) ions are larger than those involving ground state ions. Processes involving highly excited metastable states of I⁺₂ are not observed in this investigation.     

Fluorescence and recombination-emission spectra from S2 formed by ultraviolet laser photolysis of CS2 in an argon matrix at 15 k

Two series of emission bands were observed for the CS₂/Ar(1 : 100–500) system at 15 K with excitation at 257.3 nm. They are assigned to B³Σ^?_u → χ³Σ^?_g and B″³Π_u → X³Σ^?_g of S₂, which was formed by photodissociation of CS₂, CS₂ + hv → CS + S, followed by recombination of two S atoms. The B″³Π_u state has been found 524 cm^-1 lower in energy than B³Σ^?_u     

Theoretical study of the N+2 molecular ion

The Equations of Motion method has been applied in the calculation of potential energy curves for the X²Σ⁺_g, A²Π_u and B²Σ⁺_u states of N⁺₂. Results are also reported for a new dissociative ²Σ⁺_g state. The theoretical curves are directly compared with the experimental ones as well as in terms of spectroscopic constants. The applicability of the Equations of Motion method to this type of problem is critically examined and discussed with regard to the choice of basis set, numerical effort and agreement with experiment.     

Rotational analysis of the A—X bands of S+2

The S⁺₂ (A²Π_u-X²Π_g) emission system from sulphur monochloride in a helium flowing afterglow has been analysed in the 5000–6000 Å region. Molecular constants for the S⁺₂ (A²Π_u, X²Π_g) states have been determined and are compared with previous estimates. Equilibrium bond lengths of S⁺₂ are found to be: X²Π_g,r_e = 1.8226 ± 0.0010 Å and A²Π_u, r_e = 2.0441 ± 0.0013 Å.     

Pulsed,Crossed, Supersonic Molecular Beam Studies of Refractory Atom Reactions

Dynamics of refractory atom reactions have been studied with a crossed beam apparatus combining two pulsed, supersonic molecular beam sources, a pulsed UV laser for creating the refractory atoms in the gas phase by laser ablation, and a pulsed dye laser to probe the reaction products by laser-induced fluorescence. Examples of the A1(²P_j) + O₂(X³∑_g)→ A10(X²∑⁺) + O(³P_j), Mg(¹S_o) + N₂O(X¹∑⁺) → MgO(X¹∑⁺,a³Π) + N₂(X¹∑_g⁺) andC(³P_j) + NO(X²Π_r) → CN(X²∑⁺) + 0(³P_j) systems are given. Comparisons with the studies performed using the conventional steady-state beam approach are made.     

He2分子b3∏g(v=9)态的预解离

The predissociation of the v=9 level in the b³Π_g state by the c³∑_g⁺ state of helium eximer(He₂) was studied based on the newly observed (9, 3) band in the b³Π_g-a³∑_u⁺ system inthe region of 12065～12445 cm^-1 employing optical heterodyne-concentration modulationabsorption spectroscopy. With the help of the previous potential energy curves and molecular constants of He₂, the corresponding predissociation mechanism for the b³Π_g (v=9) state was analyzed. An RKR potential energy curve of b³Π_g and an ab initio potential curve of c³∑_g⁺ were used to calculate the predissociation linewidths that show basic agreement withobservations, which can quantitatively explain the experiments.     

Energy transfer processes in reactions of He(2 3S) and Ne(3P0,2) with CS2

A comparative spectroscopic study in the visible and ultraviolet ranges was conducted on the flowing afterglows resulting from the reactions of He(2 ³S) and Ne(³P_0,2) metastables with CS₂. Penning ionization was found to be the predominant energy transfer process. However, electron—ion recombination within the afterglows constitutes a major secondary process and gives rise to the most intense emitting system, CS(A ¹ Π → X ¹Σ⁺). Both afterglows were found to produce the CS⁺₂($\text{B}$²Σ⁺_u-$\text{X}$²Π_g), CS⁺₂($\text{A}$²Π_u-$\text{X}$²Π_g) and CS(a ³Π-X ¹Σ⁺) emission systems as well as some atomic sulfur emission lines. Some intensity differences were observed and are interpreted in terms of energetics and the formation mechanisms of the emitting species. A moderately strong CS⁺(A ²Π_i-X ²Σ⁺) emission system was also observed in the ehlium afterglow. In addition, a weak, sharp group of bands in the 390–420 nm range in the helium afterglow has been determined to be due to the presence of a small amount of He⁺ ions. This group of bands consists of two overlapping emission systems and are identified as CS(B ¹Σ⁺ → A ¹Π) and CS⁺(B ²Σ⁺ → A ²Π_i).     

Potential curves of Li2+ by a local potential method

Local potential calculations have been carried out for the first eight ²Σ_g, ²Σ_u and the first five ²Π_g, ²Π_u states of Li₂⁺. The results indicate the usefulness of calculating highly excited potential curves by a local potential method.     

Dissociation patterns in N2O following electron impact

A number of dissociation channels in N₂0 have been observed by time-of-flight spectroscopy following electron impact excitation. The metastable atoms and molecules produced were directly detected. Excited N₂ molecules were produced in the A³Σ_u⁺, B³Π_g and B′³Σ_u^? states in conjunction with ground state oxygen atoms. A number of additional dissociation channels were monitored by observing the production of oxygen and nitrogen atoms in Rydberg states. The results indicate the existence of potential minima in some of the repulsive surfaces involved.     

Collisional Line Assignments and Hyperfine Structure Interpretation in Cs2 23△1g State

Accurately known energy level structure of the Cs₂ A¹∑⁺_u -b³Πu complex of states from a recent global de-perturbation of these states has enabled additional assignments of 140 per-turbation facilitated infrared-infrared double resonance (PFIIDR) transitions to the 2³△_1g state from collisionally populated intermediate A¹∑⁺_u levels. Together with the 221 previ-ously observed 2³△_1g←A¹∑⁺_u← X¹∑⁺_g double resonance lines [J. Chem. Phys. 128, 204313 (2008)], molecular constants and the Rydberg-Klein-Rees potential energy curve of the 2³△_1g state have been recalculated (excluding 54 perturbed levels). The centrifugal distortion con-stant has been determined and agrees well with the value calculated based on standard empirical formulas. The hyperfine structure of the 2³△_1g state, which has not resolved in our sub-Doppler excitation spectra of the 2³△_1g state, has been interpreted with a preliminary simulation.     

The Na2 singlet and triplet absorption spectrum observed in a high-pressure sodium discharge

The absorption spectrum of a high-pressure sodium discharge has been measured between 450 and 850 nm. The experimental spectrum is in good agreement with a spectrum calculated using quasi-static line-broadening theory in conjunction with ab initio computations of Na₂ potential curves The good agreement confirms the ab initio ³∑⁺_u and ³Π_g potential curves.     

The photodissociation of Li2

The absorption of photons by Li₂ from the X ¹Σ⁺_g state to the A ¹Σ⁺_u and B ¹Π_u states is considered and the mechanisms that lead to dissociation are studied quantitatively. Calculations are reported on the direct predissociation of the b ³Π_u state. The significance of accidental predissociation of the A ¹Σ⁺_u state is discussed and a quantal theory of the process is presented.     

Vacuum UV emission by electronically-excited N2: The radicative lifetime of the N2(a′1Σ−u state

A measurement of the electronic transition moment variation for the N₂(a'¹Σ^?_uX¹Σ^+g) band system has allowed a reassessment of the radiative lifetime of N₂(a′). Relaxation to N₂(a′,υ=0) is established as the major channel for quenching of N₂(a¹Π_g, υ = 0) molecules by Ar.     

A theoretical study of the bound electronic states of the C−2 negative ion

Configuration interaction calculation are employed to study the X ²Σ⁺_g, A ²Π_u, B ²Σ⁺_u, ⁴Σ⁺_u and ⁴Δ_u states of the C^?₂ ion. The results are in good quantitative agreement with experimental findings for the Herzberg—Lagerquist (²Σ⁺_u-²Σ⁺_g) bands and predict a T_e value for the ²Π_u state of only 0.40 eV; corresponding transition moment results are obtained as a function of CC distance. The Cl electron affinity is 3.43 eV, in good agreement with the most recent experimental estimate for this quantity.     

Some ab initio calculations related to the predissociation of the C2Σu+ state of N2+

Ab initio calculations in the “first-order wavefunction” CI approximation have been performed for several states of N₂⁺ with ²Σ_u⁺, ²Σ_u^?, ⁴Π_u symmetry. A calculation of the electronic factor of the vibronic interaction between the B²Σ_u⁺ and C²Σ_u⁺ states seems to support the suggestion of Tellinghuisen and Albritton that the C state is predissociated by the continuum of the B state through nuclear momentum coupling.     

Electronic states of Al2

Ab initio multi-configuration self-consistent field and first-order configuration interaction (FOCI) calculations in an extended basis set have been carried out for the lower energy electronic states of Al₂. The ten core electrons of each Al atom were replaced by an accurate compact effective core potential. The FOCI calculated T_o value for the ³Σ_g^?-³Σ_u^? transition agrees with the experimentally observed emission band to within 90 cm^?1. ³Π_u is calculated to be the electronic ground state of Al₂. Based on FOCI energies and qualitative intensity arguments, the reported optical absorption spectrum of matrix isolated Al₂ also agrees best with a ³Π_u ground state. The ³Σ_g^?1 state is calculated (T_e) at only 324 cm^?1 above the ³Π_u state, and the ¹ΣE_g⁺ state is predicted to lie higher.     

Participation of incident ion internal energy in molecular O+2-Ar charge-transfer collisions

The O⁺₂—Ar charge-transfer reactions have been investigated for both the X²Π_g and a⁴Π_u states of O⁺₂ in the kinetic energy range of 0.7 to 3.0 keV. Exhibited resonant and non-resonant behavior of the cross sections is consistent with theoretical predictions.