Publications by authors named "R J Minns"

Time-resolved extreme ultraviolet spectroscopy was used to investigate photodissociation within the iodobenzene C-band. The carbon-iodine bond of iodobenzene was photolyzed at 200 nm, and the ensuing dynamics were probed at 10.3 nm (120 eV) over a 4 ps range.

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Elevated CO in aquatic environments causes weak acidification. When exposed to weak acidification, regardless of life stage, most fishes undergo some degree of hypercapnia (elevation of CO in the bloodstream). Hypercapnia negatively affects physiological processes and embryo and larval fish are particularly vulnerable to rises in CO.

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The presence of two chlorine atoms in 1,2-dichloroethene allows for isomerization around the double bond. This isomerization can lead to rich photochemistry. We present a time-resolved pump-probe photoelectron spectroscopy measurement on both the - and - isomers of 1,2-dichloroethene.

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We present results from a covariance ion imaging study, which employs extensive filtering, on the relationship between fragment momenta to gain deeper insight into photofragmentation dynamics. A new data analysis approach is introduced that considers the momentum partitioning between the fragments of the breakup of a molecular polycation to disentangle concurrent fragmentation channels, which yield the same ion species. We exploit this approach to examine the momentum exchange relationship between the products, which provides direct insight into the dynamics of molecular fragmentation.

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Article Synopsis
  • Chemical reactions typically involve a transition state that represents a crucial molecular configuration during the transformation from reactants to products.
  • Roaming is a different concept in dissociation reactions, where the bond breaking leads to a loosely bound intermediate, allowing the molecular partners to move around each other rather than separating completely.
  • This study used advanced imaging techniques to measure the photoelectron spectrum of UV-excited acetaldehyde, revealing the key reactive structures, including those associated with the roaming intermediate, and providing insights into the timing and potential energy landscapes of this process.
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