Table 1 First excited quantum state and characteristic ion temperatures
Electronic state | Ionization potential, ev | Energy level, ev | Characteristic Θi, k |
|---|---|---|---|
O 1D2 | 13.6 | 1.96 | 22,800 |
O2 1Δg | 12.2 | 0.98 | 11,300 |
N 2Do | 14.55 | 2.37 | 27,500 |
\( {N_{2\kern1em }}^3{\Sigma}_u^{+} \) | 15.58 | 6.10 | 71,000 |
NO 2Σ−1 | 6.25 | 5.29 | 61,400 |