Spectroscopy of the over(A, ∼)1 A2 ← over(X, ∼)1 A1 transition of formaldehyde in the 30140-30790 cm-1 range: The 201 403 and 202 401 rovibrational bands

Michael Motsch*, Markus Schenk, Martin Zeppenfeld, Michael Schmitt, W. Leo Meerts, Pepijn W.H. Pinkse, Gerhard Rempe

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Abstract

Room-temperature absorption spectroscopy of the over(A, ∼)1 A2 ← over(X, ∼)1 A1 transition of formaldehyde has been performed in the 30140-30790 cm-1 range allowing the identification of individual lines of the 201 403 and 202 401 rovibrational bands. Using tunable ultraviolet continuous-wave laser light, individual rotational lines are well resolved in the Doppler-broadened spectrum. Making use of genetic algorithms, the main features of the spectrum are reproduced. Spectral data is made available as Supporting Information.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)25-30
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of molecular spectroscopy
Volume252
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Formaldehyde
  • Genetic algorithm
  • Molecular parameters
  • Rotational resolution
  • Ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy

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