Probing the transition from non-localization to localization by K-shell photoemission from isotope-substituted N₂

Autor: Rolles, D., Braune, M., Cvejanovic, S., Geßner, O., Hentges, R., Korica, S., Langer, B., Lischke, T., Prümper, G., Reinköster, A., Viefhaus, J., Zimmermann, B., McKoy, V., Becker, U.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Popis: In homonuclear diatomic molecules such as N2, the inversion symmetry of the system causes non-local, coherent behavior of the otherwise localized core holes. The non-locality of the electron emission and the remaining core hole changes in a continuous way into partially localized behaviour if a gradual breakdown of the inversion symmetry is induced by isotope substitution. This is reflected by a loss of interference and a parity mixing of the outgoing photoelectron waves. Our results represent the first experimentally observed isotope effect on the electronic structure of a diatomic molecule.
Databáze: OpenAIRE