Mechanism for bond-selective processes in laser desorption

R. N. Zare*, R. D. Levine

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Abstract

A general mechanism for the occurrence of bond-selective processes in rapid desorption is proposed and discussed. A criterion for the required laser power is derived. The necessary conditions can be realized with current experimental capabilities.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)593-599
Number of pages7
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume136
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 22 May 1987

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