State-resolved studies of CO2 gas-surface reactions

Abstract

The adsorption of D2 and CO2 on catalyst surfaces is studied using a molecular beam in ultra-high vacuum. Laser excitation of vibrations in CO2 is used for state-resolved experiments.

CO2AdsorptionLaser excitationMolecular beamState-resolvedSingle crystalUltra-high vacuumVibrational excitationSticking probability