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Photoelectron angular distributions of rotationally selected NO Rydberg states

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. Center for Molecular Beams and Laser Chemistry, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1 (Canada)
The photoelectron angular distributions from autoionizing {ital ns} and {ital nf} Rydberg states of NO are presented. A striking dependence of the angular distribution on the rotational level in the excited Rydberg complex is observed: The sign of the asymmetry parameter {beta} alternates for consecutive rotational levels. A multichannel quantum defect calculation shows qualitative agreement with the experimental results and indicates the role of predissociation in the decay of these Rydberg states.
OSTI ID:
55250
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 18 Vol. 74; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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