First Overtone Frequency Formula

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First Overtone Frequency is the frequency of photons on the first excited state/ overtone band of a diatomic molecule. Check FAQs
v0->2=(2vvib)(1-3xe)
v0->2 - First Overtone Frequency?vvib - Vibrational Frequency?xe - Anharmonicity Constant?

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0.728Edit=(21.3Edit)(1-30.24Edit)
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First Overtone Frequency Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
v0->2=(2vvib)(1-3xe)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
v0->2=(21.3Hz)(1-30.24)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
v0->2=(21.3)(1-30.24)
LAST Step Evaluate
v0->2=0.728Hz

First Overtone Frequency Formula Elements

Variables
First Overtone Frequency
First Overtone Frequency is the frequency of photons on the first excited state/ overtone band of a diatomic molecule.
Symbol: v0->2
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Vibrational Frequency
The Vibrational Frequency is the frequency of photons on the excited state.
Symbol: vvib
Measurement: FrequencyUnit: Hz
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Anharmonicity Constant
Anharmonicity Constant is the deviation of a system from being a harmonic oscillator which is related to the vibrational energy levels of diatomic molecule.
Symbol: xe
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Vibrational Spectroscopy category

​Go Vibrational Quantum Number using Vibrational Frequency
v=(Evf[hP]vvib)-12
​Go Vibrational Quantum Number using Vibrational Wavenumber
v=(Evf[hP]ω')-12
​Go Rotational Constant for Vibrational State
Bv=Be+(αe(v+12))
​Go Rotational Constant Related to Equilibrium
Be=Bv-(αe(v+12))

How to Evaluate First Overtone Frequency?

First Overtone Frequency evaluator uses First Overtone Frequency = (2*Vibrational Frequency)*(1-3*Anharmonicity Constant) to evaluate the First Overtone Frequency, The First overtone frequency formula is defined as the frequency of photons on the first excited state/ overtone band of a diatomic molecule. First Overtone Frequency is denoted by v0->2 symbol.

How to evaluate First Overtone Frequency using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for First Overtone Frequency, enter Vibrational Frequency (vvib) & Anharmonicity Constant (xe) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on First Overtone Frequency

What is the formula to find First Overtone Frequency?
The formula of First Overtone Frequency is expressed as First Overtone Frequency = (2*Vibrational Frequency)*(1-3*Anharmonicity Constant). Here is an example- 0.728 = (2*1.3)*(1-3*0.24).
How to calculate First Overtone Frequency?
With Vibrational Frequency (vvib) & Anharmonicity Constant (xe) we can find First Overtone Frequency using the formula - First Overtone Frequency = (2*Vibrational Frequency)*(1-3*Anharmonicity Constant).
Can the First Overtone Frequency be negative?
Yes, the First Overtone Frequency, measured in Frequency can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure First Overtone Frequency?
First Overtone Frequency is usually measured using the Hertz[Hz] for Frequency. Petahertz[Hz], Terahertz[Hz], Gigahertz[Hz] are the few other units in which First Overtone Frequency can be measured.
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