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Gaseous Molecular Ions

An Introduction to Elementary Processes Induced by Ionization

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  • © 1992

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  1. Eugen Illenberger

    1. Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freien Universität Berlin, Berlin 33, Germany

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  2. Jacques Momigny

    1. Institut de Chimie Département de Chimie Générale et de Chimie-Physique, Université de Liège, Liège 1, Belgium

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Part of the book series: Topics in Physical Chemistry (TOPPHYSCHEM, volume 2)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XIV
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  2. Preparation and Decomposition of Positive and Negative Ions: Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation

    1. Some General Remarks on Positive and Negative Ions, Photoionization, and Electron Attachment

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 1-7

    2. Experimental Methods

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 8-29

    3. Instrumentation

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 30-79

  3. The Monomolecular Decay of Electronically Excited Molecular Ions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 81-82
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    2. Ionization Processes in Gaseous Phase

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 83-131

    3. The Occurrence of Transitions between the Electronic States of Molecular Ions

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 132-140

    4. Energy Balance in the Dissociation Processes of Molecular Ions

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 141-169

    5. Statistical Theories for Unimolecular Rate Constant Calculation in Isolated Systems

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 170-211

    6. Miscellaneous Useful Topics in Molecular Ion Dissociation Phenomena

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 212-229

  4. Electron Attachment Processes in Molecules and Molecular Aggregates

    1. Negative Ions in the Gas Phase

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 241-263

    2. Electron Attachment Spectroscopy

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 264-298

    3. Negative Ions Observed in Electron Transmission and Electron Attachment Spectroscopy

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 299-310

    4. Electron Attachment to Molecular Clusters and Condensed Molecules

      • Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny
      Pages 311-337

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 339-346
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About this book

Most of the matter in our solar system, and, probably, within the whole universe, exists in the form of ionized particles. On the other hand, in our natural environ­ ment, gaseous matter generally consists of neutral atoms and molecules. Only under certain conditions, such as within the path oflightning or in several technical devices (e. g. gas discharges, rocket engines, etc. ) will some of the atoms and molecules be ionized. It is also believed that the chemistry of the earth's troposphere predomi­ nantly proceeds via reactions between neutral particles. (The complex system of atmospheric chemistry will be treated in one of the forthcoming volumes to this series. ) Why, then, are ions considered so important that hundreds oflaboratories all over the world (including some of the most prestigious) are involved in research pro­ grams on ions, covering many different facets, from biochemistry to physics? One may obtain as many different answers as there are research groups busy in this field. There is, however, one simple, common feature which makes it attractive to work with ions: since they carry one or more net elementary charges, they can easily be gui­ ded, focused or separated by appropriate electric and magnetic fields, and, last but not least, they can easily be detected. Apart from these advantages, which are welcome and appreciated by the researcher, the study of molecular ions can provide insight into very fundamental aspects of the general behavior of molecules.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie, Freien Universität Berlin, Berlin 33, Germany

    Eugen Illenberger

  • Institut de Chimie Département de Chimie Générale et de Chimie-Physique, Université de Liège, Liège 1, Belgium

    Jacques Momigny

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Gaseous Molecular Ions

  • Book Subtitle: An Introduction to Elementary Processes Induced by Ionization

  • Authors: Eugen Illenberger, Jacques Momigny

  • Series Title: Topics in Physical Chemistry

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-07383-4

  • Publisher: Steinkopff Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1992

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-07385-8Published: 14 December 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-07383-4Published: 09 March 2013

  • Series ISSN: 0941-2646

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIV, 346

  • Number of Illustrations: 54 b/w illustrations

  • Additional Information: Jointly published with Springer-Verlag New York

  • Topics: Physical Chemistry

  • Industry Sectors: Chemical Manufacturing

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