Microwave Rotational Studies of Small Clusters

The rotational spectra of several small weakly-bonded clusters are examined here. The primary emphasis is on the observation of and results for complexes containing more than two monomer units. Analysis and understanding of these larger clusters regarding structure, dynamics, energetics, and electrical rearrangements in the monomers is shown to be a next step towards bridging the gap between the gas and condensed phases. The clusters, or complexes, have been studied using pulsed-nozzle Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy. The technique as was originally developed has been modified, with these improvements commented on.

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

• Klots, Timothy Daniel

Contributors dc:contributor

• Gutowsky, H.S.

• Chemistry, Physical
• Physics, Molecular

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8908734

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/70426