Transitions between the ²Π₁͵₂ and ²Π₁͵₃ spin-orbit components of NO induced by impact of slow electrons

Allan, Michael

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.063201

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Transitions between the ²Π₁͵₂ and ²Π₁͵₃ spin-orbit components of NO induced by impact of slow electrons

Allan, Michael Chemistry Department, University of Fribourg, Switzerland

02.08.2004

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Physical Review Letters. - 2004, vol. 93, no. 6, p. 063201

English The electron impact cross section for the transition between the ²Π₁͵₂ and ²Π₁͵₃ spin-orbit components of the ground electronic term of nitric oxide, separated by 15 meV, has been measured as a function of electron energy at a scattering angle of Θ= 135°. It is dominated by the ³Σ⁻ and the ¹Δ resonances. Its magnitude is very large, at peak about equal to that of the elastic cross section. The elastic cross sections for the two components have also been determined.

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Faculté des sciences et de médecine

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Département de Chimie

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