Temperature dependence of the Hg 6s6p(3P0→3P1) transition induced by nitrogen

Abstract

The rate coefficient of the process Hg 6s6p(3P0→3P1) induced by nitrogen collisions has been measured over the range 285 to 340 K. The temperature variation closely matches that of the concentration of N2(v = 1). The results support the electronic to vibrational energy-transfer mechanism for the deactivation of 3P1 to 3P0 by nitrogen