Interpreting the Microwave Spectra of Diatomic Molecules—Part II: Nuclear Quadrupole Coupling of One Nucleus

Abstract

The effect of nuclear quadrupole coupling of a single nucleus on the rotational spectra of diatomic molecules is given. By careful selection of examples, procedures are given for the analysis of successively more complicated spectra. The microwave spectra of some alkali halides, interhalogen diatomics, and deuterium halides provide excellent examples for analysis and for student exercises.