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Motional Effect in Surface Sum-Frequency Vibrational Spectroscopy

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters

Fast orientational motion of molecules at a surface can affect the sum-frequency vibrational spectra of the surface. Calculation shows that the effect is significant if the molecular orientation varies over a broad range within the vibrational relaxation time. The stretch vibration of the free OH bonds at the vapor/water interface is used to illustrate the importance of the effect.

Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40205849
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 21 Vol. 86; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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