Rotational Spectrum of Laser-Ablated Mannitol: A Conformational and Photofragmentation Study

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the conformational behavior of mannitol using advanced spectroscopy techniques.
• Utilized fourier-transform microwave spectroscopy
• Employed a laser-ablation source for sample generation
• Conducted experiments in a supersonic expansion environment
• Identified three distinct conformers of mannitol
• Characterized rotational transitions consistent with theoretical predictions
• Provided insights into the molecular interactions of mannitol

Abstract