Abstract
The lifetimes of three isotopologs of the molecular hydrogen anion have been measured using an electrostatic ion-beam trap. Much longer lifetimes (up to ∼2 ms for D2-) than predicted by the most recent calculation are found, and it is proposed that more than one electronic state contributes to the overall lifetimes of these species.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 060501 |
Journal | Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |