Rotationally state-selective photoionization dynamics of molecules at near-threshold photoelectron energies

Journal Article · Thu Sep 30 04:00:00 EDT 1993 · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100141a002· OSTI ID:5525919

Wang, K; Stephens, J A; McKoy, V ^[1]

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1. California Inst. of Technology, Pasadena, CA (United States)

Rotationally resolved photoelectron spectra can provide significant insight into the underlying dynamics of molecular photoionization. Recent advances in experimental techniques now make it possible to readily achieve rotational resolution in molecular photoelectron spectra. Here we discuss results of our recent theoretical studies of rotationally resolved photoelectron spectra at low and very near-threshold energies for molecules such as HBr, NH, OH, NO, CO, H[sub 2]O, and H[sub 2]S. These studies serve to reveal the rich dynamics of quantum-state specific studies of molecular photoionization and, where possible, provide a robust description of key spectral features of interest in related experimental studies. 42 refs., 10 figs.

• OSTI ID: 5525919
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (United States) Vol. 97:39; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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37 INORGANIC, ORGANIC, PHYSICAL, AND ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
400201* -- Chemical & Physicochemical Properties
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CHARGED PARTICLES
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ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY
ENERGY LEVELS
EXCITED STATES
IONIZATION
IONS
MECHANICS
MOLECULES
PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY
PHOTOIONIZATION
QUANTUM MECHANICS
ROTATIONAL STATES
SPECTROSCOPY