Lambda doubling in the infrared spectrum of SH

Abstract

The (1–0), (2–1), and (3–2) infrared vibration–rotation bands of the X2Π ground state of sulfur monohydride were observed in emission from a furnace. Multiplet splitting produces two subbands, each of which exhibits lambda splitting. The band heads were observed for the first time, 285 lines were measured, and a calculation of lambda-doubling parameters was made. The spectrum was recorded using the Fourier transform spectrometer at the National Solar Observatory (Kitt Peak).