Observation of Free Induction Decay Signals of OH Radicals Excited by Terahertz Free-Electron Laser Pulses

E. N. Chesnokov, L. N. Krasnoperov, V. V. Kubarev, P. V. Koshlyakov

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Abstract

The first experimental observation of free induction decay signals of free radicals is reported. The signals were observed on the line of the rotational transition of OH radicals in the terahertz region. OH radicals were generated by the chemical reaction of excited oxygen atoms with water molecules. Radicals were excited by free-electron laser radiation pulses. Free induction decay radiation was detected in real time using ultra fast terahertz radiation detectors. The possibility of using free induction decay signals of radicals as a new method for detection of free radicals in combustion processes is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)18-22
Number of pages5
JournalCombustion, Explosion and Shock Waves
Volume55
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Fuel Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • General Physics and Astronomy

Keywords

  • OH radical
  • free induction decay
  • terahertz radiation

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