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Book SynopsisVibrationally Mediated Photodissociation (VMP) deals with the influence of vibrational excitation of the ground electronic state of a molecule on its dissociation following excitation of this state to a higher electronic state. Aimed at students and academics, this is the first book devoted to the effect of vibrational pre-excitation on molecular dynamics in the gas phase. In particular, it deals with the influence of this excitation on the dissociation of molecules (ie: on the branching ratio between the dissociation products and its dependence on the vibrational state being excited). The effect in the gas phase has been extensively studied, both theoretically and experimentally and encompasses diverse areas of chemical physics. This monograph presents the methodology of VMP, using state-of-the-art specific examples. Overviews of earlier works are included as well, to serve as a background for current research. Wherever appropriate, original works are quoted, including the original dr
Trade Review"This book provides a comprehensive review of vibrationally mediated photodissociation studies of neutral molecules in the gas phase.""This is an excellent reference for prectitioners in the field. It is also a good supplementary text for graduate or advanced undergraduate classes." * JACS, 2009, 131, 17720 - 17720 *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Theoretical Aspects; Chapter 3: Experimental Methods; Chapter 4: VMP of Diatomic Molecules and Radicals: Chapter 5: VMP of Triatomic Molecules Excluding Water; Chapter 6: VMP of Water Isotopologues; Chapter 7: VMP of Tetratomic Molecules; Chapter 8: VMP of Larger than Tetratomic Molecules
