Simulation of the VUV Absorption Spectra of Oxygenates and Hydrocarbons: A Joint Theoretical–Experimental Study

Bralick, Addison K.; Mitchell, Erica C.; Doner, Anna C.; Webb, Annabelle R.; Christianson, Matthew G.; Turney, Justin M.; Rotavera, Brandon; Schaefer, III, Henry F.

doi:10.1021/acs.jpca.2c07743

Title: Simulation of the VUV Absorption Spectra of Oxygenates and Hydrocarbons: A Joint Theoretical–Experimental Study

Journal Article · 24 April 2023 · Journal of Physical Chemistry. A, Molecules, Spectroscopy, Kinetics, Environment, and General Theory

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpca.2c07743 · OSTI ID:1971394

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Department of Chemistry, University of Georgia, 302 East Campus Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States, Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry, University of Georgia, 1004 Cedar Street, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
Department of Chemistry, University of Georgia, 302 East Campus Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
Center for Computational Quantum Chemistry, University of Georgia, 1004 Cedar Street, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States
Department of Chemistry, University of Georgia, 302 East Campus Road, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States, College of Engineering, University of Georgia, 597 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, Georgia 30602, United States

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