Molecular Data: Division B / Commission 14 / Working Group Molecular Data

TL;DR

This report summarizes advancements in molecular spectroscopy from 2011 to 2014, highlighting experimental and theoretical work, database development, and notable publications in the field.

Contribution

It provides an overview of recent progress in molecular data, including the expansion of databases and recognition of key contributions in spectroscopy.

Findings

Development and expansion of molecular spectroscopy databases

Publication of special issues honoring contributions in the field

Progress in experimental and theoretical molecular spectroscopy

Abstract

The current report covers the period from the second half of 2011 to late 2014. It is divided into three areas covering rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy. A signifcant amount of experimental and theoretical work has been accomplished over the past three years, leading to the development and expansion of a number of databases whose links are provided below. Two notable publications have appeared recently: An issue of The Journal of Physical Chemistry A in 2013 honoring the many contributions of Takeshi Oka (J. Phys. Chem. A, 117, pp. 9305-10143); and IAU Symposium 297 on Diffuse Interstellar Bands. A number of the relevant papers from these volumes are cited. Related research on collisions, reactions on grain surfaces, and astrochemistry are not included here.