Abstract
The ionic mobilities of O+, O2+, O2+, and O2+2 in helium and neon have been measured using a selected-ion drift apparatus (SIDA). It is found that the mobilities of both O+ and O+2 ions in the metastable states (2D or 4Πu) are measurably smaller than those of the same ions in their ground states. The detection and identification of metastable ions was carried out by using known, state-selective ion–molecule reactions. A similar mobility differentiation of ground-state and metastable ions was not observed for the O2+ and O2+2 ions.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
