High-resolution electron-impact emission spectrum of H-2. II. 760-900 angstrom

Citation
Xm. Liu et al., High-resolution electron-impact emission spectrum of H-2. II. 760-900 angstrom, ASTROPH J S, 129(1), 2000, pp. 267-280
Citations number
78
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
ASTROPHYSICAL JOURNAL SUPPLEMENT SERIES
ISSN journal
00670049 → ACNP
Volume
129
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
267 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0067-0049(200007)129:1<267:HEESOH>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
A high-resolution (Delta lambda similar to 95 and 240 m Angstrom FWHM) elec tron-impact-induced emission spectrum of molecular hydrogen has been obtain ed in the wavelength range 760-900 Angstrom. Analysis of the spectrum resul ts in the assignment of some previously unobserved as well as observed but unassigned emission lines. Emissions observed in the 760-900 Angstrom range and a few selected regions above 900 Angstrom at room temperature (300 K) are tabulated, together with their spectral assignments. The tabulation can be considered as a supplement to the H-2 atlas of Roncin & Launay and can be used for the analysis of EW emission spectra observed in the interstella r medium and planetary atmospheres where H-2 is the major constituent. Emis sion, predissociation, and autoionization yields for some transitions below 800 Angstrom are discussed. A Delta nu not equal 0 perturbation between th e J(j) = 2 levels for nu (j) = 5 of the D' (1)Pi (-)(u) state and nu (j) = 2 of the 10p pi (1)Pi (-)(u) state is inferred.