Comparative studies of negative ion formation in Rydberg atom collisions with attaching and polar targets

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dc.contributor.advisorDunning, F. B.
dc.creatorSuess, Leonard
dc.date.accessioned2009-06-04T06:48:58Z
dc.date.available2009-06-04T06:48:58Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.description.abstractLow-energy electron transfer in collisions between a Rydberg atom and a target molecule can result in the formation of negative ions. Depending as to the properties of the target molecule the electron may be bound in a localized molecular orbital (valence-bound) or bound by its dipole potential in a diffuse orbital located at the positive end of the dipole (dipole-bound). Here we examine the properties of valence-bound and dipole-bound negative ions created through electron transfer in collision with Rydberg atoms, in particular, their lifetimes, collisional properties and electric-field-induced detachment characteristics. Intercomparison of the various data also leads to new insights into electron attachment to molecules that can support both valence-bound and dipole-bound negative ion states.
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dc.identifier.callnoTHESIS PHYS. 2004 SUESS
dc.identifier.citationSuess, Leonard. "Comparative studies of negative ion formation in Rydberg atom collisions with attaching and polar targets." (2004) Diss., Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18709">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/18709</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/18709
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjectMolecular physics
dc.subjectAtomic physics
dc.subjectOptics
dc.titleComparative studies of negative ion formation in Rydberg atom collisions with attaching and polar targets
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thesis.degree.departmentPhysics
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.nameDoctor of Philosophy
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