| Abstract: | The reaction of an electron with a molecule AB which leads to dissociation of the molecule into a neutral component and a negative ion, is known as dissociative attachment. Such reactions are important sources of negative ions and may be used for the design of very sensitive detectors for certain compounds. They are of basic importance in determining the high dielectric strength of certain gases and vapours as well as in the design of gaseous lasers. The detailed study of the reactions leads to insight into reaction mechanisms and provides new information about molecular parameters. This article reviews the application of modern experimental and theoretical techniques to the subject. |
