Abstract
The term in the dispersion equation of carbon dioxide corresponding to the bending vibration (μ) has been calculated from the assumption that this dispersion is due to interaction of the electric vector of the light wave and permanent dipole moments associated with the carbon-oxygen valence bonds. The calculation indicates a magnitude of 1.17× e.s.u. for these dipoles, which is shown to be in agreement with the value to be expected from the measured moment of acetone.
- Received 31 May 1932
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.41.164
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