Abstract
Temperature-dependent molecular dynamics of CS2 liquid are examined in femtosecond time-resolved impulsive stimulated scattering experiments. At temperatures T≤ 240 K, weakly oscillatory time-dependent responses are observed. These are interpreted in terms of librations of molecules about their local potential minima. The librations undergo rapid inhomogeneous dephasing. Temperature-dependent values of the configuration-averaged librational frequency and the extent of inhomogeneity in that frequency are determined.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 16-24 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 30 Oct 1987 |
Externally published | Yes |