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Manipulation of Matrix-Isolated Molecules and Molecular Clusters with Electrostatic Fields

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We used a combined technique of the ice film nanocapacitor and matrix isolation to experimentally study the behavior of isolated molecules and molecular clusters under the influence of external electrostatic fields. The field-driven changes were recorded by means of reflection–absorption infrared spectroscopy. All experiments were conducted in an ultrahigh vacuum chamber equipped with devices for thin film preparation and spectroscopic detection.

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Park, Y. (2020). Method. In: Manipulation of Matrix-Isolated Molecules and Molecular Clusters with Electrostatic Fields. Springer Theses. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8693-4_2

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