Observation of triatomic ionic excimers: Emission spectra of Kr{sub 2}{sup +}Cs
- Institut de Recherche sur les Phenomenes Hors Equilibre, U.M.R. 6594 C.N.R.S. Aix-Marseille I II Universities, 13288 Marseille Cedex 9 (France)
Triatomic ionic excimers have now been observed. Alkali rare-gas triatomic ionic molecules have been produced by electron beam excitation. Emission spectra centered at {approximately}159 nm due to Kr{sub 2}{sup +}Cs radiative decay were recorded. Lifetime and binding energy of the lowest excited state are estimated; the ground state is repulsive. Two formation channels for these triatomic ions are proposed and their rate coefficients estimated. {copyright} {ital 1997 American Institute of Physics.}
- OSTI ID:
- 496350
- Journal Information:
- Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Journal Issue: 19 Vol. 70; ISSN APPLAB; ISSN 0003-6951
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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