Experimental Born-Oppenheimer potential for the X1Σ+ ground state of HeH+: Comparison with the ab initio potential

John A. Coxon, Photos G. Hajigeorgiou

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Abstract

All literature on vibration-rotational and pure rotational transition energies for the X1Σ+ state of 4HeH+ , 3HeH+, 4HeD+, and 3HeD+ have been employed in a direct least-squares fit of the radially dependent Hamiltonian. The Born-Oppenheimer potential is represented by a modified Lennard-Jones function that provides for correct behavior in the near dissociation long-range region. Only 19 adjustable parameters were required to represent the 166 measured transition energies, which are reproduced al most to withi n the measurement accuracies. The fitted potential and Born-Oppenheimer breakdown functions are shown to be in good agreement with the results of ab initio calculations. The results are used to obtain high-order centrifugal distortion constants as well as level widths for quasi-bound levels.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)306-318
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Molecular Spectroscopy
Volume193
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1999

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