Quenching of Ne, F, and F/sub 2/ in Ne/Xe/NF/sub 3/ and Ne/Xe/F/sub 2/ mixtures

Journal Article · Fri Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6535141

Huestis, D L; Hill, R M; Nakano, H H; Lorents, D C

As part of a kinetic study of XeF laser media, we have followed the time evolution of the Ne*, F*, and F*/sub 2/ densities in e-beam excited Ne/Xe/NF/sub 3/(F/sub 2/) mixtures. The Ne* and F* densities were monitored by laser absorption while the F/sub 2/* was observed in emission at 158 nm. Rate coefficients for the quenching of these excited states by Ne, Xe, NF/sub 3/, and F/sub 2/ have been determined. The radiative lifetime of the F/sub 2/* was measured to be 41 +- 4 x 10/sup -9/ sec.

• Research Organization: Molecular Physics Laboratory, SRI International, Menlo Park, California 94025
• OSTI ID: 6535141
• Journal Information: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 69:11; ISSN JCPSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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