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Cesium dimer spectroscopy on helium droplets.

W E Ernst1, R Huber, S Jiang

  • 1Institute of Experimental Physics, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 16, A-8010 Graz, Austria. wolfgang.ernst@tugraz.at

The Journal of Chemical Physics
|January 21, 2006
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Cesium-doped helium nanodroplets exhibit distinct absorption bands, revealing Cs2 electronic transitions. These findings, supported by theoretical calculations, shed light on molecular states within nanodroplets.

Area of Science:

  • Atomic and Molecular Physics
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Helium nanodroplets provide a unique environment for studying weakly interacting species.
  • Cesium (Cs) atoms and molecules are of interest due to their electronic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the visible absorption spectra of cesium-doped helium nanodroplets.
  • To identify and characterize electronic transitions of cesium molecules (Cs2) within the nanodroplets.

Main Methods:

  • Laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy was used to probe absorption between 14,500 and 17,600 cm(-1).
  • Spectra were modeled using ab initio potential curves and Frank-Condon windows.

Main Results:

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  • A strong absorption band at ~16,700 cm(-1) was assigned to the Cs2 1(a) 3Sigmau+-3 3Sigmag+ transition.
  • A broad band near 17,520 cm(-1) was attributed to the Cs2 1(X) 1Sigmag+-2 1Sigmau+ transition.
  • Observed peaks suggest possible contributions from cesium trimers.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study successfully identified key electronic transitions of Cs2 in helium nanodroplets.
    • Theoretical calculations support the spectral assignments and provide insights into molecular states.
    • Cesium nanodroplet spectroscopy offers a method to study molecular species and their interactions.