Predissociation of oxygen in the B 3Σ−u state

Abstract
The predissociation linewidths and level shifts of vibrational levels of three oxygen isotopic molecules 16O2, 16O18O, and 18O2 arising from the interactions of the B 3Σ−u state with the four repulsive states 5Πu, 3Σ+u, 3Πu, and 1Πu, have been calculated. A set of parameters characterizing these interactions has been determined. Good agreement between calculated and experimental predissociation widths and shifts has been obtained for all the three isotopic molecules.