title: Selective detection of singlet gerade metastable states of N2.
abstract: Metastable N2 molecules produced by electron impact on N2 are detected using a unique solid nitrogen matrix detector. The time-of-flight system is shown to be selectively sensitive to a(1)Πg and (1)Σg (+) or (1)Γg metastable species. The latter species had been identified theoretically previously but was detected experimentally for the first time in the present investigation. Their identification and excitation as a function of electron energy from threshold to 300 eV are presented. Comparison is made with the data obtained by other techniques.
authors.affiliation: Physics Department, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, Canada.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Kedzierski
authors.affiliation: Physics Department, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario N9B 3P4, Canada.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: McConkey