Energy transfer in Li(4p) + (Ar,H2,CH4) collisions.
The direct collisional energy transfer processes of the excited states of Li(4p) by several gases are investigated under gas cell conditions. The nonreactive absorption profiles of the collision complex are monitored as a function of laser detuning from the Li(2s-4p) resonances. Pronounced structures in the absorption spectra along with high level ab initio calculations of the relevant potential energy surfaces are used to understand the experimental results.
Hattaway
Brian C
BC
Department of Physics, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, North Carolina 27411, USA.
Bililign
Solomon
S
Uhl
Lionel
L
Ledentu
Vincent
V
Jeung
Gwang-Hi
GH