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We developed a versatile transportable endstation (eCOMO) for molecule experiments, combining electrostatic deflection and velocity-map imaging (VMI) for detailed species analysis. This enables advanced studies in atomic, molecular, and cluster physics, chemistry, and structural biology.

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  • Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
  • Chemical Physics
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Controlled molecule experiments require advanced techniques for species selection and detection.
  • Investigating molecular properties necessitates high-resolution methods for analyzing quantum states, conformers, and clusters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and characterize the new versatile transportable endstation for controlled molecule (eCOMO) experiments.
  • To demonstrate the capability of the eCOMO endstation for detailed molecular investigations using carbonyl sulfide (OCS) as a test case.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a b-type electrostatic deflector for species separation based on effective-dipole-moment-to-mass ratio.
  • Employed a double-sided velocity-map imaging (VMI) spectrometer with Timepix3 cameras for simultaneous ion and electron detection.
  • Performed ionization experiments on carbonyl sulfide (OCS) to validate the apparatus.

Main Results:

  • Successfully characterized the molecular beam, electrostatic deflector performance, and the VMI spectrometer's electron and ion detection capabilities.
  • Demonstrated selective investigation of molecular rotational quantum states, conformers, and molecular clusters.
  • Validated the eCOMO endstation's suitability for ultrafast dynamics studies across various light sources.

Conclusions:

  • The eCOMO endstation offers a versatile platform for advanced molecular research, enabling detailed studies of quantum states, conformers, and clusters.
  • Its combination of electrostatic deflection and VMI detection facilitates high-resolution analysis of molecular species.
  • The apparatus is adaptable for diverse research fields, from fundamental physics to applied chemistry and structural biology.