Gas phase pulse radiolysis studies of excited states

The results and conclusions of the work of the author and co-workers on excited states proudced by pulse radiolysis of gaseous systems are summarized. Detailed consideration is given to systems containing naphthalene, for which the following subjects are discussed: (1) ionic and non-ionic mechanisms of excited state formation and their relative importance, (2) G-values of excited state formation and (3) energy partitioning in the non-ionic formation of excited states of naphthalene. Rate constants for reactions of excited states of naphthalene are summarized. The use of emission from excited states produced in ion-recombination reactions to determine rate constants for ion-recombination is also discussed.