FLUORESCENCE STUDIES OF EXCIPLEX MOLECULES IN THE VACUUM ULTRAVIOLET REGIME

This work describes the development of a unique capability for electron beam excitation of hot vapors combined with VUV spectroscopy. The first result obtained with this new facility was the observation of emission from the triatomic rare gas halide Ne$\sb 2$F* at 132 nm. An investigation of the kinetic processes for both Ne$\sb 2$F* and its precursor NeF*, which emits at 108.5 nm, was performed. Several relevant rate coefficients were determined. It was concluded that this system is analogous to the Ar-Cl system, in that it predissociates due to excited halogen dimer formation. Therefore the realization of NeF* or Ne$\sb 2$F* laser action would be difficult due to F$\sb 2$* production. NeF* fluorescence, however would be more likely to achieve gain due to its higher stimulated emission cross-section.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Engineering

Grantor

Rice University

Year dc:date.issued

1987

Author dc:creator

• MILLAR, PAMELA SEVILLE

• Molecular physics

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/1911/13240

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.rice.edu:1911/13240