Microwave Spectroscopy of Weakly Bound Molecular Complexes

The pure rotational high resolution microwave spectra of weakly bound molecular complexes are discussed. These complexes, consisting of a polar linear molecule and a rare gas atom or other molecule as the bound partner, have binding energies ranging from 0.2 to 6.0 kcal/mole. Formation of the complexes is achieved by a molecular free jet expansion of the monomeric components in an inert carrier gas. The expanding gas is directed into a Fabry-Perot cavity where the rotational transitions of the species of interest are excited with a microwave pulse. The subsequent coherent molecular emission can be detected and analyzed to yield structural and electronic information about the complex.

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

• Buxton, Lester William, Jr.

• Chemistry, Physical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8203413

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/67288