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X-Ray Emission Spectroscopy of Hydrogen Bonding and Electronic Structure of Liquid Water

  • J. H. Guo
  • , Y. Luo
  • , A. Augustsson
  • , J. E. Rubensson
  • , C. Såthe
  • , H. Ågren
  • , H. Siegbahn
  • , J. Nordgren
  • Uppsala University
  • KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Abstract

We use x-ray emission spectroscopy to examine the influence of the intermolecular interaction on the local electronic structure of liquid water. By comparing x-ray emission spectra of the water molecule and liquid water, we find a strong involvement of the [Formula presented]-symmetry valence-orbital in the hydrogen bonding. The local electronic structure of water molecules, where one hydrogen bond is broken at the hydrogen site, is separately determined. Our results provide an illustration of the important potential of x-ray emission spectroscopy for elucidating basic features of liquids.

Original languageEnglish
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume89
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes

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