ISSN:
1089-7690
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The predissociation linewidths of vibrational levels v=0 –12 for 16O2, 16O18O, and 18O2 molecules in the B 3Σu− state with rotational quantum numbers N≤20 have been calculated taking into account the spin–orbit interactions of the B 3Σu− state with the 5Πu, 3Σu+, 3Πu, and 1Πu states, and the rotational coupling with the 3Πu state. The predissociation linewidths exhibit systematic variations with rotational quantum number for different vibrational levels. Good agreement between most of the calculated and experimental linewidths has been obtained for all three isotopic molecules, with the exception of the set of linewidths of 16O2 for v=0 and 2. The agreement can be improved by adjustment of the 1Πu potential and the strength of the spin–orbit interaction between the B 3Σu− and 1Πu states.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.466204
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