ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
33.80.G
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We have observed strong photodissociation (using visible laser light) of neutral van der Waals clusters (Ar, N2, O2, CO2, SO2, NH3) produced by supersonic expansion and detected by electron ionization/mass spectrometer. Several tests were performed, all of them supporting this surprising discovery. We suggest that Raman induced photodissociation (RIP) is responsible for this phenomenon. This first observation of Raman induced photodissociation provides a new technique for the study of neutral van der Waals clusters.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01426954
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