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Far-infrared rotational spectrum of HD: Line shape, dipole moment, and collisional interference

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)

The rotational transitions R(0) to R(3) in pure HD gas have been studied in absorption with 0.06-cm/sup -1/ resolution at densities from 2 to 68 amagat at 295 K. The permanent dipole moment of HD was found to be 8.83(28), 7.94(2), 7.88(3), and 8.43(10) for R(0) to R(3), respectively, in units of 10/sup -4/ D. These are in general agreement with ab initio calculations except for an unpredicted strong rotational state dependence. Collisional interference was observed and the interference parameter, proportional to the ratio of the average induced dipole moment to the allowed moment, is negative for R(0) and R(1), positive for R(2) and R(3), and of a magnitude consistent with calculation. Comparisons are made with earlier work, particularly that of McKellar (Can. J. Phys. 64, 227 (1986)).

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T2N2
OSTI ID:
5646997
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 36:12; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English