Lon Knight
Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
- Email: lon.knight@furman.edu
- Phone: 864.294.3372
- Office: Plyler 048, Townes Science Center
Lon Knight began his teaching and research career in 1971 at Furman University after receiving his Ph.D. in physical chemistry at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. He served as the Chemistry Department Chair for 33 years, beginning in 1981. He received Furman's Meritorious Teaching Award in 2006. He also served as Faculty President from 1991-93 and played a prominent role in planning the new $62.5 million science facility completed in 2008, now known as the Charles H. Townes Science Center.
Dr. Knight was one of the first faculty nationwide at an undergraduate institution to be awarded a regular National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant award and has received nine such highly competitive grants over his career. In 1989, he received the national American Chemical Society Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution and the South Carolina Governor’s Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in the same year. His leadership role in trapping reactive molecules near absolute zero is exemplified by his selection as Vice Chair and Chair in 1991 and 1995, respectively, of the international Gordon Research Conferences on this topic. He has published more than 100 research papers in the top national and international journals with all of the work being conducted jointly with Furman undergraduate science students.
Dr. Knight’s favorite non-science activities include skiing, table tennis, and racquetball, which provided opportunities for him to become more closely acquainted with Furman students, who are the most rewarding dimension of his career.
After 48 years of service to Furman, Dr. Knight retired in May 2019 and is now Professor Emeritus. He continues activities and projects in the Chemistry Department.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- B.S., Mercer University
Research
Lon Knight's research involves the study of highly reactive molecules which are trapped near absolute zero in a magnetic field. The spectroscopic area is called electron spin resonance (ESR). The results of these laboratory measurements reveal the detailed electronic structure of both neutral and charged molecular radicals. He has collaborated with world-class theoretical scientists to better fully understand and interpret the physical measurements. For example, his work in this field was the first to reveal the electronic structure of the all-important water cation radical (H2O+). More recent studies have focused on the simplest molecule in nature, the one-electron H2+ molecular radical. During these studies, the important interstellar H4+ and H6+ molecules were discovered and studied by the matrix isolation ESR method. The key to these research studies is to devise a high energy generation method to create the desired molecule. Dr. Knight and his students have utilized several high energy generation methods, including pulsed laser vaporization, x-irradiation, high energy microwave plasmas, electron bombardment and high temperature Knudsen cells operating at nearly 3000 K (half the temperature of the sun's surface).
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Correnti, M. D.; Dickert, K. P.; Pittman, M. A.; Felmly, J. W.; Banisaukas, J. J.; Knight, L. B. Electron spin resonance investigation of H2+, HD+, and D2+ isolated in neon matrices at 2 K. J. Chem. Phys. 2012, 137, 204308-204308.
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Stowe, A. C.; Knight, L. B. Electron spin resonance studies of 199HgH, 201HgH, 199HgD and 201HgD isolated in neon and argon matrices at 4K: an electronic structure investigation. Mol. Phys. 2002, 100, 353-360.
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Stowe, A. C.; Kaup, J. G.; Knight, L. B.; Davis, J. R.; McKinley, A. J. Matrix-isolation investigation of the diatomic anion radicals of aluminum and gallium (Al2- and Ga2-) An electron spin resonance and ab initio theoretical study. J. Chem. Phys. 2001, 115, 4632-4632.
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McKinley, A. J.; Karakyriakos, E.; Knight, L. B.; Babb, R. M.; Williams, A. Matrix-Isolation ESR Studies of the Various Isotopomers of the CH3Zn and ZnH Radicals: Comparisons with ab Initio Theoretical Calculations. J. Phys. Chem. A 2000, 104, 3528-3536.
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Karakyriakos, E.; Davis, J. R.; Wilson, C. J.; Yates, S. A.; McKinley, A. J.; Knight, L. B.; Babb, R. M.; Tyler, D. J. Neon and argon matrix ESR and theoretical studies of the 12CH3Cd, 12CD3Cd, 13CH3Cd, 12CH3111Cd, and 12CH3113Cd radicals. J. Chem. Phys. 1999, 110, 3398-3398.
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Knight, L. B.; Bell, B. A.; Cobranchi, D. P.; Davidson, E. R.; Electron spin resonance and theoretical studies of the 14 N....14N and 15N....15N spin-pair radicals in neon matrices: The effects of mixing among the 1Σ+g, 3Σ+u, 5Σ+g, and 7Σ+u electronic states J. Chem. Phys. 1999, 111, 3145-3145.
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Knight, L. B.; Kaup, J. G.; Petzoldt, B.; Ayyad, R.; Ghanty, T. K.; Davidson, E. R. Electron spin resonance studies of 45Sc17O,89Y17O, and 139La17O in rare gas matrices: Comparison with ab initio electronic structure and nuclear hyperfine calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1999, 110, 5658-5658.
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Knight, L. B.; Rice, W. E.; Moore, L.; Davidson, E. R.; Dailey, R. S. Theoretical and electron spin resonance studies of the the H··· H, H···D, and D··· D spin-pair radicals in rare gas matrices: A case of extreme singlet-triplet mixing. J. Chem. Phys. 1998, 109, 1409-1409.
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Knight, L. B.; Kirk, T. J.; Herlong, J. O.; Kaup, J. G.; Davidson, E. R. Electron spin resonance matrix isolation studies of 27Al16,17O, 69,71Ga16,17O and 115In16,17O: Observed hyperfine interactions compared with ab initio theoretical results. J. Chem. Phys. 1997, 107, 7011-7011.
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Knight, L. B.; Babb, R. M.; Ray, M.; Banisaukas, J. J.; Russon, L.; Dailey, R. S.; Davidson, E. R. An electron spin resonance investigation of vanadium dioxide (51V16O2 and 51V17O2) and 51V17O in neon matrices with preliminary assignments for VO3 and V+2: Comparison with ab initio theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 105, 10237-10237.
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Knight, L. B.; Banisaukas, J. J.; Babb, R. M.; Davidson, E. R. Electron spin resonance matrix isolation and ab initio theoretical investigations of69,71GaH2, 69,71GaD2, H69,71GaCH3, and D69,71GaCD3. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 105, 6607-6607.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Earl, E. A.; McKinley, A. J. An electron spin resonance investigation of the 12C11B12C,12C11B13C, and 13C11B13C radicals in neon, argon, and krypton matrices: Comparison with ab initio calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 104, 4927-4927.
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Knight, L. B.; Hill, D. W.; Berry, K.; Babb, R. M.; Feller, D. Electron spin resonance rare gas matrix studies of 12CO2-,13CO2-, and C17O-2: Comparison with ab initio calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 105, 5672-5672.
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Knight, L. B.; Keller, K. A.; Babb, R. M.; Morse, M. D. Electron-spin resonance studies of the titanium cation (Ti+,3d3,4F) in rare gas matrices at 4 K: A crystal field interpretation. J. Chem. Phys. 1996, 105, 5331-5331.
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Knight, L. B.; Jones, G. C.; King, G. M.; Babb, R. M.; McKinley, A. J. Electron spin resonance and theoretical studies of the PO2 and AsO2 radicals in neon matrices at 4 K: Laser vaporization and x-irradiation radical generation techniques. J. Chem. Phys. 1995, 103, 497-497.
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Knight, L. B.; Kerr, K.; Miller, P. K.; Arrington, C. A. ESR Investigation of the HBBH(X3 Σ) Radical in Neon and Argon Matrixes at 4 K. Comparison with ab Initio SCF and CI Calculations. J. Phys. Chem. 1995, 99, 16842-16848.
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Knight, L. B.; King, G. M.; Petty, J. T.; Matsushita, M.; Momose, T.; Shida, T. Electron spin resonance studies of the methane radical cations (12,13CH+4, 12,13CDH+3, 12CD2H+2,12CD3H+, 12CD+4) in solid neon matrices between 2.5 and 11 K: Analysis of tunneling. J. Chem. Phys. 1995, 103, 3377-3377.
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Knight, L. B.; Rice, W. E.; Moore, L.; Davidson, E. R. ESR observation of the H··· H, H···D, and D··· D spin-pair radicals in rare gas matrices. J. Chem. Phys. 1995, 103, 5275-5275.
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Matsushita, M.; Momose, T.; Shida, T.; Knight, L. B. Group theoretical study of the radical cation of methane: The effect of tunneling motions on the hyperfine interaction. J. Chem. Phys. 1995, 103, 3367-3367.
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Borghi, R.; Lunazzi, L.; Placucci, G.; Krusic, P. J.; Dixon, D. A.; Knight, L. B. Regiochemistry of Radical Addition to C70. J. Phys. Chem. 1994, 98, 5395-5398.
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Knight, L. B.; Cleveland, C. B.; Frey, R. F.; Davidson, E. R. Electron spin resonance investigation of small magnesium cluster cation radicals, Mg+N, in neon and argon matrices at 4 K: Comparison with ab initio calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1994, 100, 7867-7867.
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Knight, L. B.; Babb, R. M.; King, G. M.; McKinley, A. J.; Morse, M. D.; Arrington, C. A. Laser vaporization generation of Y10B+, Y11B+, and YAl+ for electron spin resonance studies in neon matrices at 4 K: Comparison with theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1993, 98, 4404-4404.
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Knight, L. B.; Gregory, B. W.; Cleveland, J.; Arrington, C. A. Laser vaporization generation of HA1OH, DA1OD and HAl17OH for neon and argon matrix isolation electron spin resonance investigations. Comparison with theoretical calculations. Chem. Phys. Lett. 1993, 204, 168-174.
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Knight, L. B.; McKinley, A. J.; Babb, R. M.; Hill, D. W.; Morse, M. D. Electron spin resonance investigation of Sc+2 in neon matrices and assignment of its ground electronic state as X4Σ-. Comparison with theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1993, 99, 7376-7376.
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Knight, L. B.; McKinley, A. J.; Babb, R. M.; Morse, M. D.; Arrington, C. A. Laser vaporization generation of the SiB and SiAl radicals for matrix isolation electron spin resonance studies; comparison with theoretical calculations and assignment of their electronic ground states as X4 Σ. J. Chem. Phys. 1993, 98, 6749-6749.
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Knight, L. B.; Tyler, D. J.; Kudelko, P.; Lyon, J. B.; McKinley, A. J. Electron spin resonance studies of P2H+6 and PH+3 radical cations in rare gas matrices at 4 K. Comparison with theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1993, 99, 7384-7384.
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Knight, L. B.; Woodward, J. R.; Kirk, T. J.; Arrington, C. A. Electron spin resonance investigations of aluminum hydrides (AlH2, AlHD, AlD2), and aluminum hydroxides (Al(OH)2, and Al(OD)2) in neon matrixes at 4 K; comparisons with ab initio theoretical calculations. J. Phys. Chem. 1993, 97, 1304-1311.
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Morton, J. R.; Preston, K. F.; Krusic, P. J.; Knight, L. B. The proton hyperfine interaction in HC60, signature of a potential interstellar fullerene. Chem. Phys. Lett. 1993, 204, 481-485.
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Knight, L. B.; Babb, R. M.; Hill, D. W.; McKinley, A. J. Laser vaporization generation of the diatomic radicals PdB, 105PdB, PdAl, and105PdAl: Electron spin resonance investigation in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1992, 97, 2987-2987.
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Knight, L. B.; Herlong, J. O.; Kirk, T. J.; Arrington, C. A. Laser vaporization generation of B14NH, B15NH, B14ND, B16O, and B17O: Electron-spin-resonance investigation in neon matrices under ultracold trapping conditions. J. Chem. Phys. 1992, 96, 5604-5604.
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Knight, L. B.; Hill, D. W.; Kirk, T. J.; Arrington, C. A. Matrix isolation ESR and theoretical investigations of 11B14N11B and 10B14N11B: laser vaporization generation. J. Phys. Chem. 1992, 96, 555-561.
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Knight, L. B.; Kerr, K.; Villanueva, M.; McKinley, A. J.; Feller, D. Theoretical and neon matrix electron spin resonance studies of the methanol cation: CH3OH+, CH3OD+, CH2DOH+, and 13CH3OH+. J. Chem. Phys. 1992, 97, 5363-5363.
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Knight, L. B.; Gregory, B. W.; Hill, D. W.; Arrington, C. A.; Momose, T.; Shida, T. Electron-spin-resonance studies of 12CH3F+, 13CH3F+, and 12CH2DF+ in neon matrices at 4 K: Comparison with theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1991, 94, 67-67.
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Knight, L. B.; Herlong, J. O.; Babb, R. M.; Earl, E. A.; Hill, D. W.; Arrington, C. A. Matrix isolation electron spin resonance studies of silicon (28,28Si2+, 28,29Si2+, 29,29Si2+) and germanium (Ge2+ and 73Ge2+) cations produced by pulsed laser vaporization. Comparison with theoretical calculations. J. Phys. Chem. 1991, 95, 2732-2738.
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Knight, L. B. Generation and Study of Inorganic Cations in Rare Gas Matrices by Electron Spin Resonance. In Radical Ionic Systems; Lund, A., Shiotani, M., Eds.; Topics in Molecular Organization and Engineering; Springer Netherlands: Dordrecht, 1991; Vol. 6, pp 73-97.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Herlong, J. O.; Arrington, C. A. Laser vaporization generation of Al12C, Al13C, Al12C2, and Al13C2 for rare gas matrix electron spin resonance studies: Experimental-theoretical comparisons. J. Chem. Phys. 1990, 92, 5856-5856.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Herlong, J. O.; Kirk, T. J.; Balasubramanian, K.; Das, K. K. Laser vaporization/rare gas matrix-isolation electron spin resonance studies of PdH+2, PdD+2, PdH, and PdD: Theoretical investigation of PdH+2. J. Chem. Phys. 1990, 92, 2721-2721.
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Knight, L. B.; Herlong, J. O.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Kirk, T. J. Laser vaporization generation of PdCH3, 105PdCH3, and Pd13CH3 for electron spin resonance neon matrix study at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1990, 92, 6463-6463.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Petty, J. T.; Cobranchi, D. P. The generation and electron spin resonance characterization of 63,65Cu12CH2 and 63,65Cu13CH2 in neon matrices. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 91, 4587-4587.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Petty, J. T.; Earl, E. A.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. Electron spin resonance investigations of 11B12C, 11B13C, and 10B12C in neon, argon, and krypton matrices at 4 K: Comparison with theoretical results. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 90, 690-690.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Petty, J. T. Electronic ground state assignment for O+4 Neon matrix electron-spin resonance investigation. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 91, 4423-4423.
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Knight, L. B.; Herlong, J. O. Laser vaporization generation of 69Ga31P+ and 71Ga31P+ for neon matrix electron spin resonance studies: Electronic structure comparison with GaAs+. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 91, 69-69.
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Knight, L. B.; Winiski, M.; Kudelko, P.; Arrington, C. A. The generation and trapping of 28SiH+2 and 29SiH+2 in neon matrices at 4 K: Electron spin resonance and theoretical investigations. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 91, 3368-3368.
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Knight, L. B.; Winiski, M.; Miller, P. K.; Arrington, C. A.; Feller, D. Neon matrix electron spin resonance and theoretical investigations of10,11BH2, 12,13CH2, and 12,13CH+2. J. Chem. Phys. 1989, 91, 4468-4468.
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Knight, L. B. Production Methods for ESR Studies of Neutral and Charged Radicals. In Chemistry and Physics of Matrix-Isolated Species; Andrews, L., Moskovits, M., Eds.; Elsevier Science: New York NY USA, 1989; pp 167-202.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Earl, E. A. Neon matrix ESR investigation of 12C+2 and 13C+2 : Confirmation of a 4Σ-g ground electronic state. J. Chem. Phys. 1988, 88, 7348-7348.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Gregory, B. W.; Jones, G. C. Rare gas matrix ESR investigations of 12CH363,65CuF,13CH363,65CuF, H63,65CuF, and D63,65CuF generated by reactive laser vaporization. J. Chem. Phys. 1988, 88, 524-524.
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Knight, L. B.; Gregory, B. W.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Williams, F.; Qin, X. Z. High resolution ESR spectroscopy and structure of the acetaldehyde radical cation (CH3CHO+) in neon matrices at 4 K: comparison with results in freon matrices. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1988, 110, 327-336.
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Knight, L. B.; Ott, J. Radical-ion generation and trapping in neon matrices at 4 K. Electron spin resonance investigations of F2CO± and C+2. Faraday Discuss. Chem. Soc. 1988, 86, 71-71.
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Knight, L. B.; Petty, J. T.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. The generation of 12C31P and 13C31P by reactive laser vaporization for rare gas matrix electron spin resonance studies: Comparison with ab initio theoretical calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1988, 88, 3441-3441.
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Knight, L. B.; Petty, J. T. Neon matrix ESR investigation of 69,71GaAs+ generated by the photoionization of laser vaporized GaAs(s). J. Chem. Phys. 1988, 88, 481-481.
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Knight, L. B.; Steadman, J.; Miller, P. K.; Cleveland, J. A. ESR investigation of the cation radicals 14N213CO+, 15N212CO+, and 15N213CO+: The trapping of ion-neutral reaction products in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1988, 88, 2226-2226.
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Knight, L. B.; Arrington, C. A.; Gregory, B. W.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Liang, S.; Paquette, L. ESR investigation of the cubane radical cation (C8H8+) in neon matrixes at 4 K. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1987, 109, 5521-5523.
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Knight, L. B.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Gregory, B. W.; Earl, E. A. Reinvestigation of the aluminum hydride (AlH+ and AlD+) cation radicals by ESR in argon matrices at 4 K: Generation by reactive laser sputtering. J. Chem. Phys. 1987, 86, 3143-3143.
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Knight, L. B.; Gregory, B. W.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. Laser sputtering generation of B2 for ESR matrix isolation studies: comparison with ab initio CI theoretical calculations. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1987, 109, 3521-3525.
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Knight, L. B.; Johannessen, K. D.; Cobranchi, D. C.; Earl, E. A.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. ESR and ab initio theoretical studies of the cation radicals14N+4 and 15N+4 The trapping of ion-neutral reaction products in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1987, 87, 885-885.
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Knight, L. B.; Earl, E. A.; Ligon, A. R.; Cobranchi, D. P. An ESR investigation of the F-2 radical anion in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1986, 85, 1228-1228.
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Knight, L. B.; Earl, E. A.; Ligon, A. R.; Cobranchi, D. P.; Woodward, J. R.; Bostick, J. M.; Davidson, E. R.; Feller, D. Neon matrix ESR and CI theoretical investigation of AlF+; photoionization of AlF from thermal and laser sputtering generation methods. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1986, 108, 5065-5071.
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Knight, L. B.; Ligon, A. R.; Cobranchi, S. T.; Cobranchi, D. P.; Earl, E. A.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. Neon matrix ESR and CI theoretical investigation of 10BF+ and 11BF+: Photoionization of BF from reactive laser sputtering and high temperature sources. J. Chem. Phys. 1986, 85, 5437-5437.
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Knight, L. B. ESR investigations of molecular cation radicals in neon matrices at 4 K: generation, trapping, and ion-neutral reactions. Acc. Chem. Res. 1986, 19, 313-321.
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Knight, L. B.; Ligon, A. R.; Woodward, R. W.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. The generation and trapping of the high-temperature oxosilyliumyl cation radicals (28SiO+ and 29SiO+) in neon matrixes at 4 K; an ESR and ab initio CI theoretical investigation. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1985, 107, 2857-2864.
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Knight, L. B.; Miller, P. K.; Steadman, J. Fast atom bombardment (FAB) generation of neutral and charged reactive intermediates for rare gas matrix isolation spectroscopic studies. An ESR investigation of 111,113CdOH and 111,113Cd+ in neon and argon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1984, 80, 4587-4587.
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Knight, L. B.; Steadman, J.; Feller, D.; Davidson, E. R. Experimental evidence for a C2v (2B1) ground-state structure of the methane cation radical: ESR and ab initio CI investigations of CH4+ and CD2H2+ in neon matrixes at 4 K. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1984, 106, 3700-3701.
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Knight, L. B.; Steadman, J.; Miller, P. K.; Bowman, D. E.; Davidson, E. R.; Feller, D. ESR and ab initio theoretical studies of the cation radicals 12C216O+2, 12,13C216O+2,13C216O+2, 12C216,17O+2, 12C217O+2, and 12,13C216,17O+2 isolated in neon matrices at 4 K. The use of matrix isolation for trapping ion-neutral reaction products. J. Chem. Phys. 1984, 80, 4593-4593.
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Knight, L. B.; Steadman, J. An ESR investigation of the formaldehyde cation radicals (H212CO+ and H213CO+) in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1984, 80, 1018-1018.
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Knight, L. B.; Steadman, J. An ESR investigation of the C17O+ radical isolated in a neon matrix at 4 K. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1984, 106, 900-902.
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Knight, L. B.; Van Zee, R. J.; Weltner, W. The ground state of the Sc2 molecule. Chem. Phys. Lett. 1983, 94, 296-299.
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Knight, L. B.; Woodward, R. W.; Van Zee, R. J.; Weltner, W. Properties of Sc3, Y3, and Sc13 molecules at low temperatures, as determined by ESR. J. Chem. Phys. 1983, 79, 5820-5820.
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Knight, L. B. An electron bombardment procedure for generating cation and neutral radicals in solid neon matrices at 4 K: ESR study of 14N2+ and 15N2+. J. Chem. Phys. 1983, 78, 6415-6415.
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Knight, L. B. ESR investigations of H2O+, HDO+, D2O+, and H217O+ isolated in neon matrices at 4 K. J. Chem. Phys. 1983, 78, 5940-5940.
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Knight, L. B. ESR investigation of matrix isolated B16O and B17O radicals: Comparison of nuclear hyperfine structure with ab initio calculations. J. Chem. Phys. 1982, 76, 126-126.
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Knight, L. B. ESR investigation of MoN and Mo atoms in neon, argon, and krypton matrices: Utilization of a hollow cathode ion sputter source for ESR matrix experiments. J. Chem. Phys. 1982, 76, 3378-3378.
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Knight, L. B. An experimental procedure for ESR studies of rare gas matrix isolated molecular cation radicals: 12CO+, 13CO+, 14NH3+, and 15NH3+. J. Chem. Phys. 1982, 77, 1750-1750.
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Knight, L. B.; Wise, M. B.; Fisher, T. A. Generation of scandium dichloride, dibromide, and dicyanide radicals by codeposition reactions in argon matrices at 14 K: an electron spin resonance investigation. Inorg. Chem. 1981, 20, 2623-2626.
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Knight, L. B. Codeposition generation of BeCl in an argon matrix at 12 K: An ESR investigation. J. Chem. Phys. 1981, 74, 4256-4256.
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Knight, L. B. Photolytic codeposition generation of the HgF radical in an argon matrix at 12 K: An ESR investigation. J. Chem. Phys. 1981, 74, 6009-6009.
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Knight, L. B. The high temperature generation and ESR investigation of ScH2, YH2, and YD2 radicals in rare gas matrices: A nonequilibrium vaporization technique for solid samples. J. Chem. Phys. 1981, 74, 6636-6636.
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Knight, L. B.; Wise, M. B.; Childers, A. G.; Davidson, E. R.; Daasch, W. R. The generation and ESR investigation of the BeF radical in rare gas matrices. J. Chem. Phys. 1980, 73, 4198-4198.
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Knight, L. B.; Wise, M. B. Generation and ESR investigation of YF2 and Y(CN)2 radicals in rare gas matrices. J. Chem. Phys. 1980, 73, 4946-4946.
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Knight, L. B.; Martin, R. L.; Davidson, E. R. ESR matrix isolation investigation of the aluminum hydride radical -AlH+. J. Chem. Phys. 1979, 71, 3991-3991.
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Knight, L. B.; Mouchet, A.; Beaudry, W. T.; Duncan, M. High-temperature generation and ESR matrix isolation studies of ZnF and CdF in neon and argon matrices. J. Magn. Reson. (1969-1992) 1978, 32, 383-390.
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Knight, L. B.; Stewart, K. S.; Beaudry, W. T. Unusual behavior of vaporized magnesium. 2. Evidence for gas-surface exchange. J. Phys. Chem. 1978, 82, 1295-1298.
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Knight, L. B.; Martin, R. L.; Davidson, E. R. ESR Matrix Isolation of AlH+ Formed During the High Temperature Vaporization of Al2O3. In Proceedings of the 10th Materials Research Symposium on Characterization of High Temperature Vapors and Gases; Gaithersburg, MD, 1978; pp 545-556.
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Knight, L. B. Development of a High Temperature Sample Preparation Procedure for Gas-Solid Reaction Studies via X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy-UF6(g) on Cu Metal. Tehcnical Report (DOE), 1977.
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Knight, L. B.; Ebener, M. A. Matrix isolation of Mg2 and Mgn molecules in neon, argon, and nitrogen hosts. J. Mol. Spectrosc. 1976, 61, 412-422.
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Harris, W. C.; Knight, L. B.; MacNamee, R. W.; Durig, J. R. Vibrational spectra and structure of tetramethyltetrazine. Inorg. Chem. 1974, 13, 2297-2301.
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Knight, L. B.; Brittain, R. D.; Duncan, M.; Joyner, C. H. Unusual behavior of vaporized magnesium under low pressure conditions. J. Phys. Chem. 1975, 79, 1183-1190.
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Harris, W. C.; Glenn, F. L.; Knight, L. B. Vibrational spectra and structure of nitrogen containing molecules-I. Formaldehyde dimethylhydrazone. Spectrochim. Acta, Pt. A: Mol. Spectrosc. 1975, 31, 11-22.
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Durig, J. R.; MacNamee, R. W.; Knight, L. B.; Harris, W. C. Vibrational spectra of substituted hydrazines. IV. Raman and far-infrared spectra and structure of tetramethylhydrazine. Inorg. Chem. 1973, 12, 804-807.
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Thompson, K. R.; Easley, W. C.; Knight, L. B. Spectra of matrix isolated transition metal monoxides. Manganese(II) and copper(II) oxides. Evidence for a2Π ground state for copper(II) oxide. J. Phys. Chem. 1973, 77, 49-52.
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Knight, L. B. ESR Spectroscopy and Chemical Bonding in CdCN and HgCN Molecules. J. Chem. Phys. 1972, 56, 6044-6044.
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Knight, L. B. Hyperfine Interaction and Chemical Bonding in the BeH Molecule. J. Chem. Phys. 1972, 56, 1152-1152.
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Knight, L. B.; Weltner, W. Hyperfine interaction and chemical bonding in the PdH molecule. J. Mol. Spectrosc. 1971, 40, 317-327.
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Knight, L. B. Hyperfine Interaction and Chemical Bonding in MgH, CaH, SrH, and BaH Molecules. J. Chem. Phys. 1971, 54, 3875-3875.
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Knight, L. B. ESR of the BO Molecule in Inert Matrices: A Case of Extreme Preferential Orientation. J. Chem. Phys. 1971, 54, 1610-1610.
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Knight, L. B. Hyperfine Interaction and Chemical Bonding in MgF, CaF, SrF, and BaF molecules. J. Chem. Phys. 1971, 54, 322-322.
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Knight, L. B. ESR and Optical Spectroscopy of the AlO Molecule at 4 K; Observation of an Al Complex and Its Interaction with Krypton. J. Chem. Phys. 1971, 55, 5066-5066.
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Knight, L. B. Hyperfine Interaction, Chemical Bonding, and Isotope Effect in ZnH, CdH, and HgH Molecules. J. Chem. Phys. 1971, 55, 2061-2061.
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