Main grouup metal-ligand interactions in small molecules: new insights from laser spectroscopy

摘要

The application of laser electronic spectroscopy to small metal-containing molecules, composed of a single metal atom bound to a single molecular ligand, is reviewed. The focus is on recent studies performed using suipersonic cooling and is illustrated by selected examples containing group 2 (Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba) or group 12 metals (Zn and Cd). The discussion emphasizes similarities and differences in the electronic structures of these molecules as deduced from their spectra and from supporting theoretical calculations.