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Negative ion states of polyatomic molecules

Journal Article · · ACS Symp. Ser.; (United States)
Recent work on the negative ion states of organic molecules formed in the field of the ground electronic state via a shape or a nuclear-excited Feshbach resonance mechanism is discussed. Electron scattering and electron attachment data on three basic groups of polyatomic organic molecules (nonaromatic double-bonded structures, benzene and benzene derivatives, selected halocarbons) are used to indicate the rather delicate and strong effects of molecular structure on the energy, cross section and lifetime of the negative ion states of organic molecules. The fragility of anionic species toward (multiple) fragmentation is shown using recent data on perfluorinated and other halocarbons.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6312116
Journal Information:
ACS Symp. Ser.; (United States), Journal Name: ACS Symp. Ser.; (United States) Vol. 162; ISSN ACSMC
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English