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Stark effect on emission spectra of diatomic molecules

University of British Columbia

The electronic emission spectra of the OH and CH molecules in applied electric fields up to 68,000 v/cm have been observed. These spectra show Stark splittings, broadenings and field-induced, parity-forbidden lines. The electric dipole moment of the molecules has been determined for OH in the ²π electronic state and CH in both the ²π and ²∆ electronic states from Stark effects on transitions to the following levels: [formula omitted] Electric fields were determined from Stark splittings in hydrogen Balmer lines. The Stark spectra were produced in the high field region of a low pressure glow discharge. This technique is well suited for the study of short lived and chemically reactive molecules in both their ground and excited, electronic states.

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2011-08-31

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http://hdl.handle.net/2429/37046

Physics

University of British Columbia

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