(J + 1/2) squared or J(J + 1) as functional for rotational terms in analysis of molecular spectra
General Physics
2019-05-07 v1
Abstract
The theoretical and experimental evidence regarding the use of (J + 1/2) squared and J(J + 1) as a functional in formulae for rotational term values in the spectral analysis of a diatomic molecule in electronic state singlet-Sigma is scrutinised. The infrared spectra of HCl serve as examples of the application of the two functionals. Tbe total evidence indicates that (J + 1/2) squared is preferable to J(J + 1) for the stated purpose, confirming Mulliken's statement in 1930.
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@article{arxiv.1905.01761,
title = {(J + 1/2) squared or J(J + 1) as functional for rotational terms in analysis of molecular spectra},
author = {J. F. Ogilvie},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1905.01761},
year = {2019}
}
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nine pages, no figure