Time resolved detection of the S(1D) product of the UV induced dissociation of CS2

The products formed following the photodissociation of UV (200 nm) excited CS2 are monitored in a time resolved photoelectron spectroscopy experiment using femtosecond XUV (21.5 eV) photons. By spectrally resolving the electrons, we identify separate photoelectron bands related to the CS2 + h nu -> S(D-1) + CS and CS2 + h nu -> S(P-3) + CS dissociation channels, which show different appearance and rise times. The measurements show that there is no delay in the appearance of the S(D-1) product contrary to the results of Horio et al. [J. Chem. Phys. 147, 013932 (2017)]. Analysis of the photoelectron yield associated with the atomic products allows us to obtain a S(P-3)/S(D-1) branching ratio and the rate constants associated with dissociation and intersystem crossing rather than the effective lifetime observed through the measurement of excited state populations alone.

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The photoelectron spectroscopy experiment investigates the products formed after the photodissociation of UV-excited CS2 using femtosecond XUV photons. The spectral analysis reveals separate photoelectron bands corresponding to different dissociation channels, with no delay in the appearance of the S(D-1) product. Analysis of the photoelectron yield provides insights into the branching ratio and rate constants associated with dissociation and intersystem crossing.