Chemical and Biochemical Applications of Lasers V3

List of Contributors

Preface


1. Laser Isotope Separation

I. Introduction and Classification of Methods

II. Spectral Shifts and Selective Excitation

III. Selective Multistep Photoionization

IV. Selective Two-Step Molecular Photodissociation

V. Photopredissociation

VI. Molecular Dissociation in an Intense IR Field

VII. Electronic Photochemistry

VIII. Vibrational Photochemistry

IX. Selective Deflection of Atoms and Molecules

X. Non-Interchangeable Methods of Laser Isotope Separation

XI. Economics and Engineering of Laser Isotope Separation

XII. Conclusion. Other Applications

XIII. References


2. Multiple Photon Infrared Laser Photochemistry

I. Introduction

II. Multiple Photon Absorption of IR Radiation: Experiment

III. Multiple Photon Dissociation of Polyatomic Molecules

IV. Theoretical Interpretation of Multiple Photon Absorption and Dissociation of Polyatomic Molecules in an Intense IR Field

V. Molecular Isomerization by an Intense IR Field

VI. Isotope Separation by Selective Molecular Dissociation by IR Radiation

VII. IR Photolysis of Polyatomic Molecules

VIII. Applications to Chemical Synthesis and Materials Technology

IX. Applications in Spectroscopy

X. Conclusion

XI. References

Notes Added in Proof

Index