Abstract
Theoretical and experimental evidence is collected which indicates that the upper level of the C2 high-pressure bands (d 3Πg (v' = 6) → a 3Πu) is populated via a potential-curve crossing by the metastable state 5Πg. This metastable state is populated preferentially during formation of C2 from free carbon atoms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 560-564 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 134 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 1987 |