Abstract
A dissociation channel mediated by the vibrational motion in the excited states of molecules of water was observed. H2+ formation via the core excitation of H 2O was observed as a function of vibrational quantum numbers. Results showed that excitation of water caused the bending motion mixed with the symmetrical stretching motion. H2+ fortmation along the final states increased linearly with the vibrational energy stored in the core-excited state. Ab inito calculations indicated a key role of nuclear motion before Auger decay in hydrogen ion formation.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 042705 |
Pages (from-to) | 427051-427055 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review A. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - 2001 Apr |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics