ISSN:
1089-7690
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The inner-valence electron states of the methane molecule have been studied by means of x-ray, synchrotron radiation, and UV-photoelectron spectroscopy. Five correlation satellites have been identified and a detailed study has been carried out of the 2a−11 single hole state. For this state a Franck–Condon analysis has been performed, suggesting an equilibrium bond distance of 1.279 A(ring). The vibrational lines have a Lorentzian shape and the linewidth increases gradually with the vibrational quantum number. This probably indicates a reduction of the lifetime of the vibrational states due to predissociation. A discussion of the potential curves related to the correlation satellites is included.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.459880