Full text loading...
Abstract
▪ Abstract
The unusual properties of high molecular Rydberg states with principal
quantum number
have enabled the development of new research tools for the study of molecules
and ions in the gas phase. These tools range from spectroscopic techniques such
as zero kinetic energy (ZEKE) photoelectron spectroscopy and mass-analyzed
threshold ionization (MATI) spectroscopy to techniques that are suited to the
investigation of photodissociation processes, bimolecular reactions, and
state-selected ion-molecule reactions. This review summarizes recent progress
in the understanding of the properties of high molecular Rydberg states and
gives an overview of recent chemical applications of these states.