ISSN:
1572-946X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Frequencies are computed for transitions in the NO+ ion which are expected to occur in the millimeter and infrared regions usually covered by millimeter-wave and infrared astronomy. The emission cross-sections and spontaneous emission rates of the microwave transitions of NO+ ion are presented. The NO+ molecule is likely to be detectable in low-temperature sources whose state temperatures are not greater than 15 K. Transition probabilities and oscillator strengths for the Δv=1, 2, 3 and 4 vibration-rotation bands are derived from published theoretical dipole moment functions, obtained by an accurate multi-configuration self-consistent field procedure, in the1∑ ground state of NO+ ion. On the basis of binary gas phase reactions, the formation and destruction of NO+ in interstellar space are also discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00641645
