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Core Level Energy Splitting in the C 1{ital s} Photoelectron Spectrum of C{sub 2}H{sub 2}

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Faradayweg 4-6, 14195 Berlin (Germany)
  2. Theoretische Chemie, Physikalisch-Chemisches Institut, Universitaet Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 253, 69120 Heidelberg (Germany)

The partially resolved vibrational fine structure on the C 1s photoelectron line of C{sub 2}H {sub 2} clearly differs from that of other small hydrocarbon molecules such as CH{sub 4} , C{sub 2}H {sub 4} , and C{sub 2}H {sub 6} . This is attributed to photoionization from the two 1{sigma}{sub g} and 1{sigma}{sub u} core orbitals of C{sub 2}H {sub 2} , which can be described as the symmetric and antisymmetric linear combinations of the C 1s orbitals. According to our analysis they are split by 105{plus_minus}10 meV , a result which is in good agreement with calculation. {copyright} {ital 1997} {ital The American Physical Society}

OSTI ID:
545004
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 19 Vol. 79; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English