Theory of Monte-Carlo Simulations of the Magnetic Circular Dichroism (MCD) Spectra of Alkali Metal/Rare Gas Systems (POSTPRINT)

摘要

The history of magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) spectroscopy in the study of alkali metal/rare gas (M/Rg) cryogenic systems is reviewed in the context of developing a better understanding of alkali metal/hydrogen systems of current interest to the U.S. Air Force as enhanced-performance cryogenic rocket propellants. A new theory for simulating the MCD spectra of M/Rg systems is presented together with a careful discussion of the theory's implicit and explicit approximations and their implications.