title: Excited-state dynamics of the 2-methylallyl radical.
abstract: Radically exciting! The excited-state dynamics of the 2-methylallyl radical are studied by time-resolved photoionization. The radical, which is relevant for combustion processes, is generated by pyrolysis from the corresponding bromide. The lifetime of the electronically excited B state was measured to be 14 ps and shorter.
authors.affiliation: Universität Würzburg, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg (Germany).
authors.forename: Jörg
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Herterich
authors.forename: Thiemo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gerbich
authors.forename: Ingo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Fischer
keywords: excited-state dynamics; internal conversion; radicals; reactive intermediates; time-resolved spectroscopy