Theoretical transition dipole moments and lifetimes for the A /sup 1/. sigma. /sup +//sub u/. -->. X. sigma. /sup +//sub g/ system of Na/sub 2/

Journal Article · Tue Feb 15 00:00:00 EST 1977 · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7226075

Stevens, W J; Hessel, M M; Bertoncini, P J; Wahl, A C

Multiconfiguration self-consistent field (MCSCF) calculations have been carried out on the X /sup 1/..sigma../sup +//sub g/, A /sup 1/..sigma../sup +//sub u/, and B /sup 1/Pi/sub u/ states of Na/sub 2/. The calculated potential energy curves are in good agreement with the experimental X and A RKR curves of Hessel and Kusch. Both the A..-->..X and B..-->..X transition moments have been calculated as a function of nuclear separation using MCSCF wavefunctions. These calculations are in excellent agreement with the recent experimental determinations of the B..-->..X transition moment. A values and lifetimes of several A-state vibrational and rotational levels for the A..-->..X transition have been calculated using the theoretical transition moment and the experimental potential curves of Hessel and Kusch. These again are in excellent agreement with the recently measured lifetimes. (AIP)

• Research Organization: Laser Physics Section, National Bureau of Standards, Boulder, Colorado 80302
• OSTI ID: 7226075
• Journal Information: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 66:4
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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