Satellite structure in the photoelectron spectra of rare gases, some simple gaseous molecules, and alkali metal halides

The rare gases Ar, Kr, and Xe, the alkali metal ions, and several simple molecules were studied to get insight into the excitation mechanism involved in the transitions to excited states. The satellite lines in the photoelectron spectra of both the inner and outer shells were studied. The satellite lines in the photoelectron spectra of the outer shells of the rare gases are compared with optical data. In the case of Ar and Kr, configuration interaction was found to be more important than electron shakeup. The photoelectron spectra of the valence shells of the alkali halides NaCl, KCl, KBr, RbCl and CsCl were run and the satellite structures compared with those of the rare gases. The satellite lines in the spectra of NO, N2O, H2O and N2 are discussed. 9 tables, 24 figures, 66 references