Fabry-Perot Cavity, Pulsed Fourier Transform Molecular Beam Microwave Spectroscopy

This thesis establishes the elementary theory of three well known spectroscopic techniques and then combines them to bring forth a new and highly successful method of microwave spectroscopy. After a short introduction to cavity spectrometers, the foundations of the theory of a Fabry-Perot cavity, of molecular polarization and of molecular beams is presented as it relates to this spectrometer. The block diagram is presented that shows how these techniques are incorporated into a working system. Certain design considerations relevant to the construction of this spectrometer are discussed. The results of observations on weakly bound molecular complexes are briefly considered, with references to the journal publications for complete explanations. The potential of this new method to this and other scientific pursuits is considered. A summary of advantages and disadvantages is discussed in conclusion.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Balle, Terrill Joseph

• Chemistry, Physical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8108446

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/67235