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Polarization line shape of Balmer-. beta. from electron impact dissociation of H/sub 2/

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5017397
This work reports for the first time an example of varying polarization within the Doppler linewidth. The Doppler broadened Balmer-..beta.. line from electron impact dissociation of H/sub 2/ consists of two major components, a central peak due to one set of dissociative states and broad wings due to another. Polarization of the total line peaks at 37 eV with a value of 16%, passes through 0% near 500 eV, and reaches approx.-1.5% at 1000 eV. Polarization of the wings is more positive than the central peak, and reaches values as high as 20%. These data may be helpful in characterizing the dissociative states of H/sub 2/.
Research Organization:
AT and T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
5017397
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 80:5; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English