Anharmonicity correction and potential constants: BH 4 − isotopic ions

Normal coordinate analysis for XY₄ type molecules of T symmetry has been carried out by the Wilson F — G matrix method. Following Dennison and making use of the spectral data the anharmonicity factors for B'H ₄ ^– , B'D ₄ ^– , B¹⁰H ₄ ^– and B¹⁰D ₄ ^– have been calculated and potential constants have been evaluated for borohydride isotopic ions.     

Raman spectra of alcohols: Intensity measurements

The peak, integrated and standard intensities of some prominent Raman lines in twelve alcohols are estimated. The standard intensities of the lines due to some characteristic bonds in various alcohols are compared and large variations observed.     

EPR spectrum of gadolinium in hydrated praseodymium nitrate

The paramagnetic resonance spectrum of Gd³⁺ in Pr(NO₃)₃·6H₂O single crystals, is studied at room temperature. A seven line spectrum for H//Z as well as for H//X corresponding to ΔM=±1 transitions is observed along with a number of low field transitions (ΔM?2). The spin-Hamiltonian analyses is presented.     

Steady state and transient fluorescence studies of CaF2: Dy single crystals

The steady state and transient fluorescence spectra of CaF₂: Dy³⁺ have been studied using Ar⁺ and N₂ lasers in the temperature range 77–673 K and in the wavelength region 4500–9000 Å. The spectra show the presence of two types of centers (type A and type B) with decay times of 1.3 and 3.5 ms. The observed spectrum is mostly due to type A centers. Three new groups of fluorescence ⁴F_9/2−⁶H_11/2, ⁴F_9/2−(⁶H_9/2, ⁶F_11/2) and ⁴F_9/2−(⁶H_7/2, ⁶F_9/2) have been observed for type A centers, and a tentative assignment of the positions of the Stark levels of ⁶H_11/2, (⁶H_9/2, ⁶F_11/2) and (⁶H_7/2, ⁶F_9/2) has been made. The change in the intensity of the transitions with temperature and excitation wavelength are discussed.     

Polyphenols from the stem bark ofRhododendron grande Wight

Taxifolin (a dihydro flavonol) and a procyanidin have been isolated from the stem bark ofRhododendron grande Wight. It is of special interest that they represent neighbouring stages in the biogenetic evolution of polyphenols. The procyanidin occurs as a dimer for which probable structures are proposed based upon chemical and spectral evidence. This dimer represents a new type.     

Hyperfine interactions in molecules through laser spectroscopy

The infrared and millimeter wave spectroscopy, laser Stark spectroscopy, and beam maser spectroscopy of CH₃CN and its isotopic species will be discussed. The beam maser spectroscopy and hyperfine structure of molecules like NCCCD, ClCCD and CH₃CCH are reviewed. The laser magnetic resonance and hyperfine structure in CF, CH and CH₂ free radicals will be discussed. The Lamb dip spectroscopy and laser-induced fluorescence in I₂ involving theB ³Π(0 _u ⁺ ) state are reviewed with special reference to its hyperfine structure. The splitting of the rotational levels of N ₂ ⁺ in itsX ²Σ _g ⁺ andB ²Σ _u ⁺ states due to hyperfine interactions (along with the hyperfine structure) in laser-induced fluorescence in theB−X transition is discussed. Recent results obtained in the laser photo-acoustic spectrum of ICl in the transitionX ¹Σ⁺ −A ³Π₁ will be presented and the possibility of the use of this technique in studying the hyperfine structure will be discussed.     

Impurity mediated mechanism of photorefractive effect in BaTiO3: A combination of sangster and piezoelectric effects

An impurity mediated mechanism of photorefractive effect in BaTiO₃ is proposed. The photoinduced changes in the relative concentration of Fe³⁺ in BaTiO₃ results in an electro-optic coupling through a combination of the Sangster and piezoelectric effects. This is based on the examination of the extensive results on the EPR of Fe³⁺ in the BaTiO₃ lattice. This model explains the improved photorefractive behavior of BaTiO₃ on doping with Co²⁺.