Published September 2003 | Version v1
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Laser vaporized Li2, Na2, K2, and LiNa molecules observed by cavity ring-down spectroscopy

  • 1. Institute of Physics, P.O. Box 304, HR-10000 Zagreb, (Croatia)

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Laser ablation of solid lithium, sodium, potassium, and lithium-sodium alloy was performed using a 308-nm excimer laser at fluences close to 1 J cm-2. Frequency and time resolved A-X and B-X electronic transitions of 6,7Li2, Na2, LiNa and K2 respectively, were observed. Lithium atom, dimer velocities, and influence of the background gas on dimer content of the plume have been measured. The origin of dimers at high densities, with subthermal internal energy, is discussed

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Journal Title
Physical Review. A
Journal Volume
68
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 032901-032901.8
ISSN
1050-2947
CODEN
PLRAAN

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(c) 2003 The American Physical Society