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The Structure and Dynamics of Van Der Waals Molecules

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Structures and Conformations of Non-Rigid Molecules

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((ASIC,volume 410))

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The nature of van der Waals molecules, those species held together by weak intermolecular forces, is discussed. The methods of production and the spectroscopic methods for their study are presented. Because of the weakness of the intermolecular interactions these species frequently execute unusual large amplitude vibrational motion which can complicate the interpretation of the spectrum. The nature of the intermolecular dynamics is considered. In particular the motions in Ar-HC1, Ne-CO and Ar-SiH4. Each exhibits a different class of large amplitude motion. The spectra provide useful information on the internal dynamics In each case the spectra are interpreted to provide precise information on the intermolecular potential energy surface.

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    Brian J. Howard

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  1. Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA

    Jaan Laane

  2. Universität Ulm, Ulm, Germany

    Marwan Dakkouri

  3. Universitair Centrum Antwerpen, Antwerpen, Belgium

    Ben van der Veken

  4. Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

    Heinz Oberhammer

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Howard, B.J. (1993). The Structure and Dynamics of Van Der Waals Molecules. In: Laane, J., Dakkouri, M., van der Veken, B., Oberhammer, H. (eds) Structures and Conformations of Non-Rigid Molecules. NATO ASI Series, vol 410. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-2074-6_7

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