Lifetime measurements of the e1II, v = 0 and v = 1 states of12C16O, 13C16O, and13C18O

P. Cacciani*, W. Ubachs, P. C. Hinnen, C. Lynga, A. L'Huillier, C.G. Wahlstrom

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Abstract

In a laboratory investigation using tunable picosecond lasers in a pump-probe configuration, lifetimes of the E 1u, v = 0 and v = 1 states of CO are experimentally determined. For E 'D, v = 1, the lifetime is found to vary significantly for the isotopomers. Combining the data with existing oscillator strengths, predissociation probabilities within the range of 93.6%-98.6% result for 12C16O, 13C16O, and 13C18O in the case of the E 1u, v = I state, which is the state that predominantly influences the isotopic fractionation of CO in interstellar clouds.

Original languageEnglish
JournalAstrophysical Journal
Volume499
Issue number2 PART II
Publication statusPublished - 1998

Keywords

  • ISM: molecules
  • Molecular data
  • Techniques: spectroscopic

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