Analysis of hot D2O emission using spectroscopically determined potentials

S V Shirin, N F Zobov, O L Polyansky, J Tennyson, T Parekunnel, P F Bernath

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Abstract

Fourier transform emission spectra of D2O vapor were recorded at a temperature of 1500degreesC in the wavenumber range 380-1880 cm(-1). 15 346 lines were measured, of which the majority were identified as belonging to D2O. The spectrum was analyzed using variational nuclear motion calculations based on spectroscopically determined potential-energy surfaces. Initial assignments were made using a potential surface obtained by fitting a high accuracy ab initio potential. The new assignments were used to refine the potential surface, resulting in additional assignments. A total of 6400 D2O transitions were assigned and 2144 new D2O energy levels were obtained. Transitions involving the 4nu(2) and 5nu(2) bending states, with band origins of 4589.30 (+/-0.02) and 5679.6 (+/-0.1) cm(-1), respectively, were assigned for the first time. (C) 2004 American Institute of Physics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)206-210
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Chemical Physics
Volume120
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004

Keywords

  • BORN-OPPENHEIMER APPROXIMATION
  • HIGH-RESOLUTION
  • ENERGY SURFACE
  • LINE POSITIONS
  • 1ST PRINCIPLES
  • WATER-VAPOR
  • SPECTRUM
  • (D2O)-O-16
  • STRENGTHS
  • REGION

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