Accession Number:

ADA279473

Title:

Studies of the n-Alkane/Water Interface by Total Internal Reflection Second Harmonic Generation

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. Jun 1993-May 1994

Corporate Author:

OREGON UNIV EUGENE DEPT OF CHEMISTRY

Personal Author(s):

• Conboy, J. C.
• Daschbach, J. L.
• Richmond, G. L.

Report Date:

1994-05-13

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

Total internal reflection second harmonic generation TIRSHG has made possible the study of a series of neat n-alkanewater interfaces. Analysis of the incident and polarization angular dependent SH response allows for determination of interfacial nonlinear molecular properties. The measured surface nonlinear susceptibilities may be indicative of a high degree of interfacial order. Total Internal Reflection Second Harmonic Generation, Neat n- alkanewater interfaces.

Descriptors:

• *INTERFACES
• *WATER
• *SECOND HARMONIC GENERATION
• *INTERNAL REFLECTION
• *ALKANES
• POLARIZATION
• LIQUIDS
• SURFACES
• NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
• RESPONSE
• OILS
• MOLECULAR PROPERTIES

Subject Categories:

• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Atomic and Molecular Physics and Spectroscopy
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE