Abstract

The origin band of the A 2Π←X 2Π electronic transition of cyanotriacetylene cation has been detected in the gas phase. The ions were generated in a liquid-nitrogen cooled hollow cathode discharge incorporated in a multiple reflection cell. The technique of frequency modulation absorption spectroscopy is used to observe the band at Doppler-limited resolution. Analysis of the rotational structure yields accurate values of the rotational constants in the two electronic states, confirming a linear geometry. Comparison with astronomical measurements of diffuse interstellar bands is made.

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