Vibrational and electronic structure of the α- And β-Naphthyl Radicals via Slow Photoelectron Velocity-Map Imaging

Marissa L. Weichman, Jongjin B. Kim, Jessalyn A. Devine, Daniel S. Levine, Daniel M. Neumark

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Abstract

Slow photoelectron velocity-map imaging (SEVI) spectroscopy has been used to study the vibronic structure of gas-phase α- and β-naphthyl radicals (C10H7). SEVI of cryogenically cooled anions yields spectra with <4 cm-1 resolution, allowing for the observation and interpretation of congested vibrational structure. Isomer-specific photoelectron spectra of detachment to the radical ground electronic states show detailed structure, allowing assignment of vibrational fundamental frequencies. Transitions to the first excited states of both radical isomers are also observed; vibronic coupling and photodetachment threshold effects are considered to explain the structure of the excited bands.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1420-1423
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume137
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 4 2015
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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