The photodissociation of vibrationally excited ozone in the upper atmosphere

The photodissociation of vibrationally excited O 3 in the sunlit mesosphere is investigated. Dissociation rate coefficients for specific vibrationally excited states of O 3 are calculated for the conditions of an overhead sun. Possible vibrational enhancements of the O( 1D) and O 2(a 1Δ g) productio...

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Published in:Journal of photochemistry 1986-02, Vol.32 (2), p.133-138
Main Authors: McDade, Ian C., Llewellyn, Edward J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemistry
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Photochemistry
Physical chemistry of induced reactions (with radiations, particles and ultrasonics)
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Summary:The photodissociation of vibrationally excited O 3 in the sunlit mesosphere is investigated. Dissociation rate coefficients for specific vibrationally excited states of O 3 are calculated for the conditions of an overhead sun. Possible vibrational enhancements of the O( 1D) and O 2(a 1Δ g) production rates are assessed. It is shown that such enhancements should make only minor contributions to the daytime production of these species in the mesosphere and lower thermosphere.
ISSN:0047-2670
DOI:10.1016/0047-2670(86)87001-0