High-resolution Spectroscopy of Rydberg Atoms and Molecules : Development and Spectroscopic Applications of a Solid-state Vacuum-ultraviolet Laser System in Atomic and Molecular Physics

Thomas Alfred Paul

ISBN 10: 3838101316 / ISBN 13: 9783838101316

Published by Südwestdeutscher Verlag Für Hochschulschriften AG Co. KG, 2009

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The availability of laser radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength range is important for the investigation of excited electronic states of atoms and molecules. The study of Rydberg states provides the possibility of unravelling the underlying processes of photoionization. In order to make studies of the fine and hyperfine structures in the VUV spectra of atoms and molecules feasible, high resolving powers are required. The short wavelength of VUV radiation and the difficulties that accompany its production render such studies an experimental challenge. This work summarizes the development, characterization and spectroscopic applications of a new narrow-bandwidth VUV laser system generating VUV radiation at a bandwidth of 55 MHz, five times less than that of previous tunable pulsed VUV laser systems. High-resolution measurements and analysis of the Rydberg spectra of xenon, krypton and the hydrogen molecule, revealing fine and hyperfine structures, isotope effects and details of the photoionization dynamics at an unprecedented level of precision demonstrate the versatility of this system.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: High-resolution Spectroscopy of Rydberg Atoms and Molecules : Development and Spectroscopic Applications of a Solid-state Vacuum-ultraviolet Laser System in Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Publisher: Südwestdeutscher Verlag Für Hochschulschriften AG Co. KG
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3838101316
• ISBN 13: 9783838101316
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 16D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 381 grams

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Synopsis

The availability of laser radiation in the vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength range is important for the investigation of excited electronic states of atoms and molecules. The study of Rydberg states provides the possibility of unravelling the underlying processes of photoionization. In order to make studies of the fine and hyperfine structures in the VUV spectra of atoms and molecules feasible, high resolving powers are required. The short wavelength of VUV radiation and the difficulties that accompany its production render such studies an experimental challenge. This work summarizes the development, characterization and spectroscopic applications of a new narrow-bandwidth VUV laser system generating VUV radiation at a bandwidth of 55 MHz, five times less than that of previous tunable pulsed VUV laser systems. High-resolution measurements and analysis of the Rydberg spectra of xenon, krypton and the hydrogen molecule, revealing fine and hyperfine structures, isotope effects and details of the photoionization dynamics at an unprecedented level of precision demonstrate the versatility of this system.

About the Author

Dr. sc. ETH Zurich; Undergraduate studies of Chemistry at University College London to the degree of Master in Science. Ph.D. studies at the Laboratory for Physical Chemistry of ETH Zurich, completed 2008.