Rotational energy transfer kinetics of optically centrifuged CO molecules investigated through transient IR spectroscopy and master equation simulations
Matthew R. Laskowski, Tara J. Michael, Hannah M. Ogden, Millard H. Alexander, Amy S. Mullin
Abstract
-dependence than predicted by the model. The results are discussed in terms of angular momentum and energy conservation, and compared to the observed orientational anisotropy decay kinetics of optically centrifuged CO molecules. Models for rotational energy transfer could be improved by including angular momentum effects.
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Master equationAtomic physicsChemistryRotational energyRelaxation (psychology)SpectroscopyAngular momentumReaction rate constantMolecular physicsKineticsPhysicsQuantumPsychologySocial psychologyQuantum mechanicsSpectroscopy and Laser ApplicationsSpectroscopy and Quantum Chemical StudiesAdvanced Chemical Physics Studies