E. W. SchlagCambridge University Press, 6/4/1998EAN 9780521581288, ISBN10: 0521581281Hardcover, 288 pages, 24.4 x 17 x 1.7 cmLanguage: EnglishThis 1998 book was the first to describe ZEKE (Zero Kinetic Energy) spectroscopy, a high resolution spectroscopy of molecular ions, neutral short-lived intermediates, and other species. The author's approach is to use a minimum of equations with large numbers of figures to help the reader towards a basic understanding of the many unique concepts of this form of spectroscopy. Since 1984 ZEKE spectroscopy has matured into a very high resolution spectroscopy for the study of cations, anions and, indirectly through these species, of neutrals, including very short-lived intermediates in chemical reactions. It has even yielded the first direct spectroscopic data on elusive transition states of chemical reactions. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in the spectroscopy of ions or neutrals, particularly short-lived neutrals, and to reaction kineticists interested in the study of reactions involving such highly state-selected species.1. ForewordPart I2. Introduction3. Spectroscopy - a historical perspective4. Mass analysis5. Photoelectron spectroscopy6. Threshold spectroscopy7. Zero kinetic energy (ZEKE) spectroscopy – an introduction8. Threshold ion detection9. Basic application10. Specific examples of ZEKE spectra in briefPart II11. Historical perspectives and principles12. Delayed ionization13. Mechanism14. Ionization potentials for ZEKE spectra15. Ion detection in ZEKE spectra16. High resolution - benzene17. Magnetic field effects18. Anion and neutral mass selected spectra19. Short lived states20. Applications - state selection21. Channel interactions and selection rules22. Mixing of states by fields23. Field effects on the ionization potential24. Intensity effects due to electric fields25. Examples of systems studied26. Lifetimes of ZEKE states at energies above the ionization potential27. Concentration effects on ZEKE spectra28. Summary29. Epilogue30. List of acronyms31. ZEKE bibliography.'The book is very nicely written and the layout carefully made. The outlook is much better than in most of the newly edited books. It will be of interest to anyone working in the field of spectroscopy of ions or of neutral species, particularly short-lived neutral species. It should also be of interest to reaction kineticists interested in the study of reactions involving such highly state-selected species.' E. P. Nenner, Optik
