I Isotope measurements in molecules

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The discussion centers on the search for isotopic measurements of diatomic molecules with a ground state of 2Σ, specifically focusing on HeH+, HeD+, and HeT+. Participants note that while there are accurate calculations available, they primarily lack direct measurements and detailed molecular parameters for the energy levels. The interest in these molecules stems from their formation during the decay of tritium isotopes, which are relevant in neutrino mass studies. There is a desire for data on larger molecules than hydrogen, as well as clarification on whether the isotopes would be singlets. The conversation emphasizes the need for empirical data to complement existing theoretical calculations.
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Hello! Is there any measurement (can be from different papers/experiments) of a diatomic molecular isotopic chain (i.e. at least 3 isotopes of a given nucleus) where the ground state is ##^{2}\Sigma##?
 
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I suppose you can find data on HeH+, HeD+ and HeT+.
There are accurate calculations:
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.4759077
These molecules are of great interest, as they form in the decay of TH, TD and T_2 which are intensively studied in the context of measuring the mass of neutrinos.
 
DrDu said:
I suppose you can find data on HeH+, HeD+ and HeT+.
There are accurate calculations:
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.4759077
These molecules are of great interest, as they form in the decay of TH, TD and T_2 which are intensively studied in the context of measuring the mass of neutrinos.
Thank you! But these seems to be calculated not measured? Also they don't list the molecular parameters associated to that energy level, which is what I actually need.
 
They would be singlets, wouldn't they? You want something like H2+.
 
mjc123 said:
They would be singlets, wouldn't they? You want something like H2+.
That's also true (honestly I would prefer something bigger than hydrogen, tho)
 
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