Photdissociation Dynmaics of Diatomic Sulpher, s2, and its Role in Environmentally Friendly Energy Efficient Lamps

It is proposed to gain new perspectives into the diatomic photodissociation dynamics of S2 from a study of the correlated fragments of photodissociation. The study will exploit the unique radical source and coincidence detector technology of the Coincidence Photofragment/Photodetachment Spectrometer, at the Australian National University, to study the photodetachment spectrum of the disulphide anion, s2, and the photodissociation properties of diatomic sulphur, S2. The technique of coincidence photofragment spectroscopy of neutral molecules will represent a first for Australian science. This research has direct application to our understanding of high efficiency sulphur lamps, which may have significant environmental savings.