Excitation of the A(2)Sigma(+), C-2 Pi and D-2 Sigma(+) Rydberg-electronic states in NO by 100 eV electrons

Kato H; Kawahara H; Hoshino M; Tanaka H; Brunger MJ

Chemical Physics Letters, Vol.444, No.1-3, 34-38, 2007

DOI10.1016/j.cplett.2007.06.134 Export Citation

Excitation of the A(2)Sigma(+), C-2 Pi and D-2 Sigma(+) Rydberg-electronic states in NO by 100 eV electrons

Kato H, Kawahara H, Hoshino M, Tanaka H, Brunger MJ

We report differential cross sections and optical oscillator strength determinations for the respective excitation of vibrational sub-levels of the A(2)Sigma(+), C-2 Pi and D-2 Sigma(+) electronic states in NO by 100 eV electrons. While the differential cross section measurements are original, the present optical oscillator strengths are compared where possible with earlier values. In particular, a detailed comparison is made with the dipole (e,e) spectroscopy data from Chan et al. [W.F. Chan, G. Cooper, C.E. Brion, Chem. Phys. 170 (1993) 111], with generally very good agreement being found. (c) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.