A theoretical study of the B′2Σ+–X2Σ+ band system in MgH and MgD

Abstract

Ab initio Cl calculations of the transition moment for the B′2Σ+–X2Σ+ transition in MgH are reported. Theoretical values for the Franck–Condon factors, band strengths, band oscillator strengths, and transition probabilities have been computed for MgH and MgD. An analysis of our results for this system predicts many bands to be observable which have not yet been identified. Dipole moment functions and vibrationally averaged dipole moments are given for the X2Σ+, A2Π, and B′2Σ+ electronic states.