Multiphoton Ion Imaging: A Study of Chlorine Oxide

Abstract

We present an analysis of the multiphoton excitation and ionization of chlorine oxide in the range 265-275nm. In particular, we identify and characterize different intermediate states, as well as product states. Additionally, the nature of the ionization pathway allowed us to offer an estimate for both the rotational constants of the previously identified ion pair intermediate states, as well as the vibrational constants of the terminal chlorine oxide cation.