Energy Transfer and Optical Spectroscopy of Diatomic Molecules in Chemically Reacting Systems

摘要

Increased capabilities in remote sensing, communication and several other areas depend on developments in laser technology. Chemical lasers indicate a high probability of fulfilling these needs through their properties of different wavelengths, high power, high operating efficiency and lower weight. Additionally, optically pumped metal dimers are attractive systems for visible, tunable gas lasers. The development of new improved chemical laser systems and optically pumped laser systems requires an increased understanding and knowledge of the properties and characteristics of candidate reactions and molecules. Detailed spectroscopic studies on both CuF and Ca2 have been carried out. Use of laser photoluminescence has produced spectroscopic information previously unobtainable. We have obtained improved molecular constants and dissociation energies, radiative lifetimes, and quenching cross-sections for electronically excited products. In addition previously unknown electronic states have been identified.