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As an Emeritus professor I have no lab or students, but I continue to be active in collaborative research.  My principal collaborations are with Prof. R.W. Field (MIT) and with Dr. Y.-C. Hsu (Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan).

My collaboration with Prof. Field is on the near ultraviolet electronic spectrum of acetylene.  In this transition the molecule goes from its (linear) ground state to its first excited singlet state, S1, where it is trans-bent.  The spectrum has been studied by many authors since the first successful analyses in 1953, with hundreds of papers now in the literature, but the story is by no means complete.  My contribution has been to the detailed analysis.  Working with new high resolution laser-induced fluorescence spectra of acetylene taken at MIT, I showed that the nu1 vibrational frequency of the S1 state had been mis-assigned previously.  This re-assignment opened the way for a full analysis of the system from jet-cooled spectra, from which I showed that the bending overtones of the S1 state suffer from strong Darling-Dennison (anharmonic) resonance.  It was then possible to give an essentially complete vibrational assignment up to a vibrational energy of 4300 cm-1.  Theoretical work had predicted that the S1 potential surface should also support a cis-bent isomer but, since this transforms as A2 in the C2v point group, it was thought that it would never be observable because transitions to it from the ground state are forbidden by the electric dipole selection rules.  Although every expected vibrational level of the trans isomer had been accounted for, a few bands still remained unassigned, and I was able to show that these represent transitions to levels of the cis isomer near the barrier to cis-trans isomerization, where the upper states pick up intensity by interaction with nearby levels of the trans isomer.  A complication is that quantum mechanical tunnelling through the isomerization barrier takes place, which gives rise to an even-odd staggering ot the K-rotational structure of the vibrational levels.  At present there is no simple theory to predict the magnitudes of these staggerings, so that the spectrum becomes increasingly irregular;  work is continuing on the assignment of the levels near and above the isomerization barrier.

The triatomic carbon radical, C3, is important in combustion processes, and features also in the spectra of various astronomical objects.  It has a strong electronic transition in the 330-410 nm wavelength region.  Working with jet-cooled laser-induced fluorescence spectra taken at Taipei, I was able to clarify the rotational assignments of the astrophysically-important 405 nm band, and to assign various perturbations at higher energy.  At very low temperatures C3 forms van der Waals complexes with the noble gases.  My analyses of high resolution spectra of C3Ar have shown that the complex is T-shaped, with the argon atom lying 3.8 Å from the centre of mass of the C3 radical.  The excited electronic state of the C3 radical is orbitally degenerate, but the degeneracy is lifted in the lower symmetry of the C3Ar complex;  however the orbital angular momentum does not go away, but re-appears as Coriolis (rotational) coupling between the two close-lying component electronic states.  The emission spectra of C3Ar are very complicated because there is strong intramolecular vibrational relaxation in the upper states;  the energy cascades to the lowest vibrational level of each of the vibrational potentials.

 

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Curriculum Vitae

B.A., Oxford (1960); D. Phil., Oxford (R.F. Barrow, 1963); Postdoctoral, N.R.C., Ottawa (G. Herzberg and A.E. Douglas, 1963-65) and Chicago (R.S. Mulliken, 1966-67); Alfred P. Sloan Fellow (1970-72); Barringer Award, Spectroscopy Society of Canada (1984); John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Fellow (1986-87); Killam Research Prize, Univ. of B.C. (1986); Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (1987); Canada Council Killam Research Fellowship (1988-90); John C. Polanyi Lecture Award, Chemical Institute of Canada (1999); Fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada (1999); Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize, UBC (2000); Editor, Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy (1995-2005).

Publications

2015

Baraban, J. H. ; P. Changala, B. ; Mellau, G. Ch.; Stanton, J. F. ; Merer, A. J. ; Field, R. W. Spectroscopic Characterization Of Isomerization Transition States. Science 2015, 350, 1338–1342.

2009

Zhang, W. Q. ; Kawamata, H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Liu, K. P. Ir-Uv Double-Resonance Of Methyl Radicals And A Determination Of The Detection Sensitivity Of Rempi Bands. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 2009, 113, 13133-13138.
Steeves, A. H. ; Bechtel, H. A. ; Merer, A. J. ; Yamakita, N. ; Tsuchiya, S. ; Field, R. W. Stretch-Bend Combination Polyads In The (A)Over-Tilde(1)A(U) State Of Acetylene, C2H2. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2009, 256, 256-278.

2008

Merer, A. J. ; Yamakita, N. ; Tsuchiya, S. ; Steeves, A. H. ; Bechtel, H. A. ; Field, R. W. Darling-Dennison Resonance And Coriolis Coupling In The Bending Overtones Of The (A)Over-Tilde (1)A(U) State Of Acetylene, C2H2. Journal of Chemical Physics 2008, 129, 19.
Steeves, A. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Bechtel, H. A. ; Beck, A. R. ; Field, R. W. Direct Observation Of The Symmetric Stretching Modes Of (A)Over-Tilde(1) A(U) Acetylene By Pulsed Supersonic Jet Laser Induced Fluorescence. Molecular Physics 2008, 106, 1867-1877.

2006

Chowdhury, P. K. ; Merer, A. J. ; Rixon, S. J. ; Bernath, P. F. ; Ram, R. S. Low-N Lines Of The A(6)Sigma(+)-X-6 Sigma(+) (1,0) Band Of Crh. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2006, 8, 822-826.
Steimle, T. C. ; Ma, T. M. ; Adam, A. G. ; Hamilton, W. D. ; Merer, A. J. High Resolution Laser Induced Fluorescence Spectroscopy Of The [18.8] (3)Phi(I)-X (3)Phi(I) (0,0) Band Of Cobalt Monofluoride. Journal of Chemical Physics 2006, 125, 9.

2005

Zhang, G. Q. ; Chen, K. S. ; Merer, A. J. ; Hsu, Y. C. ; Chen, W. J. ; Shaji, S. ; Liao, Y. A. The 4051-Angstrom Band Of C-3 ((A)Over-Tilde(1)Pi(U)-(X)Over-Tilde(1)Sigma(+)(G), 000-000): Perturbed Low-J Lines And Lifetime Measurements. Journal of Chemical Physics 2005, 122, 8.

2004

Kay, J. J. ; Byun, D. S. ; Clevenger, J. O. ; Jiang, X. ; Petrovi, V. S. ; Seiler, R. ; Barchi, J. R. ; Merer, A. J. ; Field, R. W. "spectrum-Only" Assignment Of Core-Penetrating And Core-Nonpenetrating Rydberg States Of Calcium Monofluoride. Canadian Journal of Chemistry-Revue Canadienne De Chimie 2004, 82, 791-803.
Rixon, S. J. ; Chowdhury, P. K. ; Merer, A. J. Nuclear Hyperfine Structure In The X-3 Sigma(+) State Of (Zrc)-Zr-91. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2004, 228, 554-564.

2003

Ran, Q. ; Tam, W. S. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. Laser Spectroscopy Of Vs: Hyperfine And Rotational Structure Of The C-4 Sigma(-)-X-4 Sigma(-) Transition. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2003, 220, 87-106.
Steimle, T. C. ; Bousquet, R. R. ; Merer, A. J. ; Rixon, S. J. The Permanent Electric Dipole Moments Of The (B)Over-Tilde(2)Sigma(+) And (X)Over-Tilde(2)Sigma(+) States Of Lanthanum Imide, Lanh. Journal of Chemical Physics 2003, 118, 1266-1271.
Merer, A. J. ; Yamakita, N. ; Tsuchiya, S. ; Stanton, J. F. ; Duan, Z. C. ; Field, R. W. New Vibrational Assignments In The (A)Over-Tilde(1) A(U)-(X)Over-Tilde (1)Sigma(+)(G) Electronic Transition Of Acetylene, C2H2: The Nu(’)(1) Frequency. Molecular Physics 2003, 101, 663-673.
He, S. G. ; Li, H. Y. ; Smith, T. C. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Merer, A. J. The Renner-Teller Effect And Sears Resonances In The Ground State Of The Gech And Gecd Free Radicals. Journal of Chemical Physics 2003, 119, 10115-10124.

2002

Kingston, C. T. ; Merer, A. J. ; Varberg, T. D. The Electronic Spectrum Of Nicn In The Visible Region. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2002, 215, 106-127.
Steimle, T. C. ; Bousquet, R. R. ; Namiki, K. C. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Analysis Of The (A)Over-Tilde(2)A(1)-(X)Over-Tilde(2)A(1) Band System Of Yttrium Dicarbide,yc2. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2002, 215, 10-28.
Ram, R. S. ; Bernath, P. F. ; Davis, S. P. ; Merer, A. J. Fourier Transform Emission Spectroscopy Of A New (2)Phi-1(2) Delta System Of Vo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2002, 211, 279-283.
Lin, A. ; Kobayashi, K. ; Yu, H. G. ; Hall, G. E. ; Muckerman, J. T. ; Sears, T. J. ; Merer, A. J. Axis-Switching And Coriolis Coupling In The (A)Over-Tilde(010)-(X)Over-Tilde(000) Transitions Of Dccl And Hccl. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2002, 214, 216-224.
Kobayashi, K. ; Hall, G. E. ; Muckerman, J. T. ; Sears, T. J. ; Merer, A. J. The E (3)Pi-X (3)Delta Transition Of Jet-Cooled Tio Observed In Absorption. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2002, 212, 133-141.

2001

Kingston, C. T. ; Liao, C. K. D. ; Merer, A. J. ; Tang, S. J. Anomalous Vibrational Dependence Of The Rotational And Hyperfine Parameters In The B-4 Pi-X-4 Sigma(-) Transition Of Nbo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2001, 207, 104-112.
Smith, T. C. ; Li, H. Y. ; Hostutler, D. A. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Merer, A. J. Orbital Angular Momentum (Renner-Teller) Effects In The (2)Pi(I) Ground State Of Silicon Methylidyne (Sich). Journal of Chemical Physics 2001, 114, 725-734.

2000

Huang, C. L. ; Ju, S. S. ; Chen, I. C. ; Merer, A. J. ; Ni, C. K. ; Kung, A. H. High-Resolution Spectroscopy Of Jet-Cooled (So2)-S-32 And (So2)-S-34: The (A)Over-Tilde(3)B(1)-(X)Over-Tilde(1)A(1), 2(0)(1) And 1(0)(1) Bands. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 2000, 203, 151-157.
Brown, J. M. ; Buenker, R. J. ; Carrington, A. ; Di Lauro, C. ; Dixon, R. N. ; Field, R. W. ; Hougen, J. T. ; Huttner, W. ; Kuchitsu, K. ; Mehring, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Miller, T. A. ; Quack, M. ; Ramsay, D. A. ; Veseth, L. ; Zare, R. N. Remarks On The Signs Of G Factors In Atomic And Molecular Zeeman Spectroscopy. Molecular Physics 2000, 98, 1597-1601.
Smith, T. C. ; Li, H. Y. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Kingston, C. T. ; Merer, A. J. The Electronic Spectrum Of Germanium Methylidyne (Gech), The Prototypical Organogermanium Compound. Journal of Chemical Physics 2000, 112, 8417-8425.
Smith, T. C. ; Li, H. Y. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Kingston, C. T. ; Merer, A. J. The Electronic Spectrum Of Silicon Methylidyne (Sich), A Molecule With A Silicon-Carbon Triple Bond In The Excited State. Journal of Chemical Physics 2000, 112, 3662-3670.
Zen, C. C. ; Chen, I. C. ; Lee, Y. P. ; Merer, A. J. Laser-Induced Phosphorescence Of So2 In Solid Neon: Direct Observation Of The (B)Over-Tilde(3)A(2) State In The (Oso)-O-16-O-18 Molecule. Journal of Physical Chemistry A 2000, 104, 771-776.

1999

Simard, B. ; Watson, J. K. G. ; Merer, A. J. ; Steimle, T. C. Comment On "fine And Magnetic Hyperfine Structure In The A(2)Pi And X-2 Sigma(+) States Of Yttrium Monoxide". Journal of Chemical Physics 1999, 111, 6148-6149.
Adam, A. G. ; Athanassenas, K. ; Gillett, D. A. ; Kingston, C. T. ; Merer, A. J. ; Peers, J. R. D. ; Rixon, S. J. Electronic Spectra Of Yoh And Yod In The Visible Region: Strong Vibronic Coupling Between The (B)Over-Tilde(1)Ii And (C)Over-Tilde(1)Sigma(+) States. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1999, 196, 45-69.

1997

Barnes, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. (2)Pi-(X)Over-Tilde(2)Sigma(+) Electronic Bands Of Titanium Methylidyne, Tich, Near 725 Nm Wavelength. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1997, 181, 168-179.
Barnes, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. Optical-Optical Double Resonance Spectroscopy Of Jet-Cooled Tio: New (3)Phi And (3)Pi States Near 4 Ev. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1997, 181, 180-193.
Steimle, T. C. ; Marr, A. J. ; Xin, J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Athanassenas, K. ; Gillet, D. Optical Detection Of Yttrium Dicarbide, A ’’T-Shaped’’ Molecule. Journal of Chemical Physics 1997, 106, 2060-2066.
Barnes, M. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Hajigeorgiou, P. G. ; Huang, G. ; Kingston, C. T. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. ; Peers, J. R. D. ; Rixon, S. J. The Electronic Spectrum Of Gaseous Coo In The Visible Region. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1997, 186, 374-402.

1996

Barnes, M. ; Gillett, D. A. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. The Near Infrared Electronic Spectrum Of Tungsten Methylidyne, Wch. Journal of Chemical Physics 1996, 105, 6168-6182.
Barnes, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. Rotational And Hyperfine Structure Of Some Low-J Lines In The A(3)Phi-X(3)Delta(0,0) Band Of Tio. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1996, 180, 437-440.

1995

Barnes, M. ; Fraser, M. M. ; Hajigeorgiou, P. G. ; Merer, A. J. Isotope And Hyperfine-Structure In The Orange System Of Feo - Evidence For 2 5-Delta(I) Excited-States. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 170, 449-465.
Barnes, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. Rotational And Hyperfine Analysis Of The A’(3)Phi(4)-X(3)Phi(4) Transitions Of Coh And Cod. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 173, 100-112.
Barnes, M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. Electronic-Transitions Of Cobalt Carbide, Coc, Near 750 Nm - A Good Example Of Case (B(Beta-S)) Hyperfine Coupling. Journal of Chemical Physics 1995, 103, 8360-8371.
Joo, D. L. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Chan, C. P. ; Lai, V. W. M. ; Ma, E. S. F. ; Merer, A. J. Determination Of The Molecular-Constants For Interacting Bright And Dark States - Analysis Of The High-Resolution Infrared-Spectrum Of The Nu(8) Band Of Sulfine, H2Cso. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 171, 113-124.
Adam, A. G. ; Barnes, M. ; Berno, B. ; Bower, R. D. ; Merer, A. J. {Rotational And Hyperfine-Structure In The B(4)Pi-X(4)Sigma(-) (0,0) Band Of Vo At 7900 Angstrom - Perturbations By The A(2)Sigma(+). Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 170, 94-130.
Barnes, M. ; Hajigeorgiou, P. G. ; Kasrai, R. ; Merer, A. J. ; Metha, G. F. Laser-Induced Fluorescence Of Gaseous Vanadium Methylidyne, Vch - A Triatomic Organometallic Molecule. Journal of the American Chemical Society 1995, 117, 2096-2097.
Joo, D. L. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Merer, A. J. High-Resolution Fourier Transform Infrared Study Of The Out-Of-Plane Bending Fundamentals Of Hcocl And Dcocl. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 174, 353-364.
Joo, D. L. ; Laboy, J. ; Kolomeisky, A. ; Zhuo, Q. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Chan, C. P. ; Merer, A. J. ; Judge, R. H. A High-Resolution Fourier-Transform Infrared Study Of The Nu(3)-Band, Nu(4)-Band, And Nu(5)-Band Of Deuterated Formyl Chloride (Dcocl). Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1995, 170, 346-355.

1994

French, J. L. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Chan, C. P. ; Ma, E. S. F. ; Lai, V. W. M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Judge, R. H. Rotational Analysis Of The High-Resolution Infrared-Spectra Of The Nu-4 And Nu-5 Bands Of Formyl Chloride. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1994, 168, 99-108.
Clouthier, D. J. ; Huang, G. ; Adam, A. G. ; Merer, A. J. Sub-Doppler Spectroscopy Of Thioformaldehyde - Excited-State Perturbations And Evidence For Rotation-Induced Vibrational Mixing In The Ground-State. Journal of Chemical Physics 1994, 101, 7300-7310.
Adam, A. G. ; Azuma, Y. ; Barry, J. A. ; Merer, A. J. ; Sassenberg, U. ; Schroder, J. O. ; Cheval, G. ; Femenias, J. L. Hyperfine-Structure In High-Spin Multiplicity Electronic States - Analysis Of The B(4)Pi-X(4)Sigma(-) Transition Of Gaseous Nbo. Journal of Chemical Physics 1994, 100, 6240-6262.
Azuma, Y. ; Huang, G. ; Lyne, M. P. J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Srdanov, V. I. Laser Spectroscopy Of The Low-Lying Electronic States Of Nbn - Electron-Spin And Hyperfine Effects In The States From The Configurations Sigma-Delta And Delta-Pi. Journal of Chemical Physics 1994, 100, 4138-4155.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Hajigeorgiou, P. G. ; Huang, G. ; Huang, S. Z. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Structure And Perturbations In The Beta-4-Pi-Chi-4-Sigma- (1, 0) Band Of Vo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1994, 163, 443-458.

1993

Joo, D. L. ; Clouthier, D. J. ; Lau, B. ; Merer, A. J. An Analysis Of The High-Resolution Infrared-Spectrum Of The Nu-3 Band Of Formyl Chloride. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1993, 161, 123-135.
Balfour, W. J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Niki, H. ; Simard, B. ; Hackett, P. A. Rotational, Fine, And Hyperfine Analyses Of The (0,0) Band Of The D(3)Pi-X(3)Delta System Of Vanadium Mononitride. Journal of Chemical Physics 1993, 99, 3288-3303.
Clouthier, D. J. ; Huang, G. ; Merer, A. J. ; Friedmanhill, E. J. Hyperfine And Spin-Orbit Structure Of The (4)Delta(I) Ground-State Of Coo. Journal of Chemical Physics 1993, 99, 6336-6344.
Barnes, M. ; Hajigeorgiou, P. G. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Analysis Of The A’(5)Delta-X(5)Pi Transition Of Cro. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1993, 160, 289-310.

1992

Huang, G. I. ; Merer, A. J. ; Clouthier, D. J. Intracavity Laser Spectroscopy Of Vo - Hyperfine Parameters And Electron Configuration Of The B4-Pi State. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1992, 153, 32-40.
Varberg, T. D. ; Gray, J. A. ; Field, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Reanalysis And Extension Of The Mnh A7-Pi-X7-Sigma+ (0, 0) Band - Fine-Structure And Hyperfine-Induced Rotational Branches. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1992, 156, 296-318.

1991

Varberg, T. D. ; Field, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Elucidation Of Electronic-Structure By The Analysis Of Hyperfine Interactions - The Mnh A 7-Pi-X7-Sigma+ (O,o) Band. Journal of Chemical Physics 1991, 95, 1563-1576.
Feher, M. ; Salud, C. ; Maier, J. P. ; Merer, A. J. On The J-Assignment Of The Infrared-Laser Spectrum Of Ccn. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1991, 150, 280-281.
Adam, A. G. ; Azuma, Y. ; Li, H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Chandrakumar, T. Anomalous Structure In The A 6-Sigma+-X6-Sigma+ Transition Of Mno Caused By Interference Between 2 Internal Hyperfine Perturbations. Chemical Physics 1991, 152, 391-398.

1990

Adam, A. G. ; Merer, A. J. ; Steunenberg, D. M. Vibronic Perturbations In The A2-Pi-U-X2-Pi-G Transition Of Bo2 - K-Resonance Crossings And The Onset Of Chaotic Behavior. Journal of Chemical Physics 1990, 92, 2848-2861.
Varberg, T. D. ; Field, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Hyperfine-Structure Of The Mnh X7-Sigma+ State - A Large Gas-To-Matrix Shift In The Fermi Contact Interaction. Journal of Chemical Physics 1990, 92, 7123-7127.

1989

Azuma, Y. ; Merer, A. J. Optical Optical Double-Resonance Measurement Of The Lowest Spin Orbit Interval In Feo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1989, 135, 194-196.
Steimle, T. C. ; Nachman, D. F. ; Shirley, J. E. ; Merer, A. J. The Permanent Electric-Dipole Moment Of Iron Monoxide. Journal of Chemical Physics 1989, 90, 5360-5363.
Azuma, Y. ; Barry, J. A. ; Lyne, M. P. J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Schroder, J. O. ; Femenias, J. L. Spin Orbit Distortion Of The Hyperfine-Structure In Heavier Molecules - Breakdown Of The Case (A-Beta) Formalism In The Beta-3-Pi-Chi-3-Delta System Of Gaseous Nbn. Journal of Chemical Physics 1989, 91, 1-12.
Merer, A. J. Spectroscopy Of The Diatomic 3D Transition-Metal Oxides. Annual Review of Physical Chemistry 1989, 40, 407-438.

1988

Cheval, G. ; Femenias, J. L. ; Merer, A. J. ; Sassenberg, U. Rotational And Hyperfine Analysis Of The C4-Sigma–X4-Sigma- (Blue) System Of Niobium Oxide, Nbo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1988, 131, 113-126.
Merer, A. J. ; Morris, S. A. ; Jungen, C. Rotational Perturbations In The Absorption-Spectrum Of Carbon-Disulfide Between 3300 And 3450 A (The U System). Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1988, 127, 425-449.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. The V1 And V2 + V4 Bands In The Infrared-Spectrum Of Hn3. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1988, 127, 509-526.

1987

Merer, A. J. ; Huang, G. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Taylor, A. W. New Quartet And Doublet Electronic-Transitions In The Near-Infrared Emission-Spectrum Of Vo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1987, 125, 465-503.
Adam, A. G. ; Azuma, Y. ; Barry, J. A. ; Huang, G. J. ; Lyne, M. P. J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Schroder, J. O. A Laser-Induced Fluorescence Study Of Bands Of The Red System Of Gaseous Coo - Evidence For A 4-Delta-I Ground-State. Journal of Chemical Physics 1987, 86, 5231-5238.
Merer, A. J. ; Sassenberg, U. ; Femenias, J. L. ; Cheval, G. Intensity Cancellation Effects In The Hyperfine-Structure Of Molecules With Large Nuclear Spins - The 6500 A System Of Nbo. Journal of Chemical Physics 1987, 86, 1219-1224.
Merer, A. J. ; Sassenberg, U. ; Azuma, Y. ; Schroder, J. O. ; Barry, J. A. ; Adam, A. G. ; Cheval, G. ; Femenias, J. L. Puzzling Diatomic Features Solved By Laser-Spectroscopy. Journal De Physique 1987, 48, 667-669.
Femenias, J. L. ; Cheval, G. ; Merer, A. J. ; Sassenberg, U. Anomalies In The Rotational Structure Of The Optical-Spectrum Of Nbo - Evidence For Case(A) Coupling In The 4-Sigma-Ground State. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1987, 124, 348-368.
Brown, J. M. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. Lambda-Type Doubling Parameters For Molecules In Delta-Electronic States. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1987, 124, 464-475.

1985

Taylor, A. W. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy Of The Low-Lying Excited Electronic States Of Feo - A New Perturbing Sigma-State And Improved Ground-State Constants. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1985, 113, 487-494.
Curl, R. F. ; Carrick, P. G. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Analysis Of The A[-X System Of C2H. Journal of Chemical Physics 1985, 82, 3479-3486.

1984

Merer, A. J. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Taylor, A. W. 2 Singlet Electronic-Transitions In The Near-Infrared Attributed To Vo+. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1984, 108, 343-351.
Langridgesmith, P. R. R. ; Morse, M. D. ; Hansen, G. P. ; Smalley, R. E. ; Merer, A. J. The Bond Length And Electronic-Structure Of V2. Journal of Chemical Physics 1984, 80, 593-600.
Sassenberg, U. ; Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Line Strengths In A 5-Sigma-5-Pi Transition With Application To The A-X System Of Cro. Canadian Journal of Physics 1984, 62, 1610-1615.

1983

Cheung, A. S. C. ; Lyyra, A. M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Taylor, A. W. Laser Spectroscopy Of Feo - Rotational Analysis Of Some Subbands Of The Orange System. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1983, 102, 224-257.
Brand, J. C. D. ; Callomon, J. H. ; Innes, K. K. ; Jortner, J. ; Leach, S. ; Levy, D. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Mills, I. M. ; Moore, C. B. ; Parmenter, C. S. ; Ramsay, D. A. ; Rao, K. N. ; Schlag, E. W. ; Watson, J. K. G. ; Zare, R. N. The Vibrational Numbering Of Bands In The Spectra Of Polyatomic-Molecules. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1983, 99, 482-483.
Brand, J. C. D. ; Callomon, J. H. ; Innes, K. K. ; Jortner, J. ; Leach, S. ; Levy, D. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Mills, I. M. ; Moore, C. B. ; Parmenter, C. S. ; Ramsay, D. A. ; Rao, K. N. ; Schlag, E. W. ; Watson, J. K. G. ; Zare, R. N. Vibrational Numbering Of Bands In The Spectra Of Polyatomic-Molecules. Journal of Physical Chemistry 1983, 87, 2636-2636.
Brand, J. C. D. ; Callomon, J. H. ; Innes, K. K. ; Jortner, J. ; Leach, S. ; Levy, D. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Mills, I. M. ; Moore, C. B. ; Parmenter, C. S. ; Ramsay, D. A. ; Watson, J. K. G. ; Rao, K. N. ; Schlag, E. W. ; Zare, R. N. The Vibrational Numbering Of Bands In The Spectra Of Polyatomic-Molecules. Journal of Photochemistry 1983, 22, 295-296.

1982

Cheung, A. S. C. ; Taylor, A. W. ; Merer, A. J. Fourier-Transform Spectroscopy Of Vo - Rotational Structure In The A42-X4 Sigma-System Near 10 500 A. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1982, 92, 391-409.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Hansen, R. C. ; Merer, A. J. Laser Spectroscopy Of Vo - Analysis Of The Rotational And Hyperfine-Structure Of The C4-Sigma–X4-Sigma-(O, O) Band. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1982, 91, 165-208.
Merer, A. J. ; Walmsley, C. M. ; Churchwell, E. A Search For Inter-Stellar And Stellar Iron Monoxide. Astrophysical Journal 1982, 256, 151-155.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Lee, N. ; Lyyra, A. M. ; Merer, A. J. ; Taylor, A. W. Spectroscopic Properties Of The 5-Delta-I Ground-State Of Feo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1982, 95, 213-225.

1981

Hocking, W. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Milton, D. J. Resolved Hyperfine-Structure In The C-X Electronic-Transition Of Vo - An Internal Hyperfine Perturbation In The C4Sigma-State. Canadian Journal of Physics 1981, 59, 266-&.
Hamada, Y. ; Merer, A. J. ; Michielsen, S. ; Rice, S. A. Rotational Analysis Of Bands At The Long-Wavelength End Of The A2A2-X2B1 Electronic-Transition Of Clo2. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1981, 86, 499-525.
Michielsen, S. ; Merer, A. J. ; Rice, S. A. ; Novak, F. A. ; Freed, K. F. ; Hamada, Y. A Study Of The Rotational State Dependence Of Predissociation Of A Polyatomic Molecule - The Case Of Cio2. Journal of Chemical Physics 1981, 74, 3089-3101.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Gordon, R. M. ; Merer, A. J. Laser-Induced Fluorescence And Discharge Emission-Spectra Of Feo - Evidence For A 5-Delta-I Ground-State. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1981, 87, 289-296.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Hansen, R. C. ; Lyyra, A. M. ; Merer, A. J. A Novel Electronic-Hyperfine Perturbation In The C-4-Sigma- State Of Vo. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1981, 86, 526-533.

1980

Hocking, W. H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Milton, D. J. ; Jones, W. E. ; Krishnamurty, G. Laser-Induced Fluorescence And Discharge Emission-Spectra Of Cro - Rotational Analysis Of The Alpha-5-Pi-Chi-5-Pi Transition. Canadian Journal of Physics 1980, 58, 516-533.
Jungen, C. ; Merer, A. J. Orbital Angular-Momentum In Triatomic-Molecules .4. The A1Iiu State Of C-3. Molecular Physics 1980, 40, 95-114.
Cheung, A. S. C. ; Merer, A. J. Predissociated Rotational Structure In The 2490-A Band Of 15No2. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1980, 80, 23-33.
Gordon, R. M. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational And Hyperfine-Structure In The A6Sigma+-X6Sigma+ Electronic-Transition Of Mno. Canadian Journal of Physics 1980, 58, 642-656.

1979

Brown, J. M. ; Merer, A. J. Lambda-Type Doubling Parameters For Molecules In Pi-Electronic States Of Triplet And Higher Multiplicity. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1979, 74, 488-494.

1978

Merer, A. J. ; Hallin, K. E. J. Rotational Structure In No2 Absorption-Spectrum Between 8170 And 8280-A. Canadian Journal of Physics 1978, 56, 1502-1512.
Merer, A. J. ; Hallin, K. E. J. Temperature-Dependence Of 8920-A Band Of No2 And Location Of 000-000 Band Of A2B2-X2A1 Transition. Canadian Journal of Physics 1978, 56, 838-845.

1977

Hallin, K. E. J. ; Merer, A. J. ; Milton, D. J. Rotational Analysis Of Bands Of 3400-A System Of Disulfur Monoxide (S2O). Canadian Journal of Physics 1977, 55, 1858-1867.
Hallin, K. E. J. ; Merer, A. J. 7390-A Band Of No2, A Vibronically-Induced Transition Within Ground-State Manifold. Canadian Journal of Physics 1977, 55, 2101-2112.
Innes, K. K. ; Franks, L. A. ; Merer, A. J. ; Vemulapalli, G. K. ; Cassen, T. ; Lowry, J. Assignments Of Visible Absorption Of S-Tetrazine Vapor. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1977, 66, 465-477.
Hallin, K. E. J. ; Merer, A. J. Matrix-Elements For Spin-Orbit Interaction Between Multiplet Electronic States Of Asymmetric-Top Molecules. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1977, 65, 163-166.

1976

Hallin, K. E. J. ; Merer, A. J. 2491 A Band System Of No-2 - Rotational Structure And Evidence For Predissociation In Zero-Point Level. Canadian Journal of Physics 1976, 54, 1157-1171.
Hallin, K. E. J. ; Hamada, Y. ; Merer, A. J. Electron-Spin Fine-Structure Constants Of A3B1 State Of So2. Canadian Journal of Physics 1976, 54, 2118-2127.
Brand, J. C. D. ; Hardwick, J. L. ; Humphrey, D. R. ; Hamada, Y. ; Merer, A. J. Zeeman Effects In A1A2]-X1A1 Band System Of Sulfur-Dioxide. Canadian Journal of Physics 1976, 54, 186-196.

1975

Hallin, K. E. J. ; Malm, D. N. ; Merer, A. J. Higher Overtones Of Bending Vibrations Of Ground-States Of C-12 S2 And C-13 S2. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1975, 54, 318-327.
Brown, J. M. ; Hougen, J. T. ; Huber, K. P. ; Johns, J. W. C. ; Kopp, I. ; Lefebvrebrion, H. ; Merer, A. J. ; Ramsay, D. A. ; Rostas, J. ; Zare, R. N. Labeling Of Parity Doublet Levels In Linear Molecules. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1975, 55, 500-503.
Hamada, Y. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Structure In Absorption-Spectrum Of So-2 Between 3000-A And 3300-A. Canadian Journal of Physics 1975, 53, 2555-2576.
Merer, A. J. ; Malm, D. N. ; Martin, R. W. ; Horani, M. ; Rostas, J. Ultraviolet Emission-Spectra Of Oh+ And Od+ - Rotational Structure And Perturbations In Alpha 3Pi,-Chi3Sigma-Transition. Canadian Journal of Physics 1975, 53, 251-283.

1974

Hamada, Y. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Structure At Long Wavelength End Of 2900 A System Of So2. Canadian Journal of Physics 1974, 52, 1443-1457.
Martin, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Structure In Some Higher Excited-States Of Gef Molecule. Canadian Journal of Physics 1974, 52, 1458-1475.

1973

Martin, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Alpha Sigma-4-Chi-2 Ii Electronic Transition Of Sif. Canadian Journal of Physics 1973, 51, 634-643.
Martin, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. New Electronic Emission System Of Gef2. Canadian Journal of Physics 1973, 51, 727-730.
Martin, R. W. ; Merer, A. J. Rotational Structure In A Sigma+-2, B Sigma+-2, And A Sigma-4-X2Pi Transitions Of Gef. Canadian Journal of Physics 1973, 51, 125-143.
Merer, A. J. ; Watson, J. K. G. Symmetry Considerations For Internal-Rotation In Ethylene-Like Molecules. Journal of Molecular Spectroscopy 1973, 47, 499-514.