Published March 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

High-resolution zero-kinetic-energy pulsed field ionization photoelectron spectra of the Na(H2O) complex

  • 1. Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California91125 (United States)
  • 2. Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences, California Institute of Technology, MS150-21, Pasadena, California91125 (United States)

Description

Measured single-photon zero-kinetic-energy pulsed field ionization (ZEKE-PFI) photoelectron spectra of the sodium endash water complex are presented and compared with the results of rotationally resolved ab initio calculations. The very nonatomiclike behavior of the photoionization of this Na(H2O) complex is essential in accounting for several significant features in these spectra. Agreement between the calculated and measured photoelectron spectra is encouraging. Furthermore, these results suggest that combined experimental and theoretical studies of ZEKE-PFI spectra can be very useful in elucidating the molecular structure and intermolecular force fields of small clusters. copyright 1998 American Institute of Physics

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Journal Title
Journal of Chemical Physics
Journal Volume
108
Journal Issue
12
Journal Page Range
p. 4817-4827
ISSN
0021-9606
CODEN
JCPSA6