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Pohl, R., and CREMA Collaboration. "Laser Spectroscopy of Muonic Atoms and Ions." JPS Conf. Proc. (2016): 1-12. AbstractWebsite
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Pohl, Randolf, François Nez, Luis M. P. Fernandes, Marwan Abdou Ahmed, Fernando D. Amaro, Pedro Amaro, François Biraben, João M. R. Cardoso, Daniel S. Covita, Andreas Dax, Satish Dhawan, Marc Diepold, Beatrice Franke, Sandrine Galtier, Adolf Giesen, Andrea L. Gouvea, Johannes Götzfried, Thomas Graf, Theodor W. Hänsch, Malte Hildebrandt, Paul Indelicato, Lucile Julien, Klaus Kirch, Andreas Knecht, Paul Knowles, Franz Kottmann, Julian J. Krauth, Eric-Olivier Le Bigot, Yi-Wei Liu, José A. M. Lopes, Livia Ludhova, Jorge Machado, Cristina M. B. Monteiro, Françoise Mulhauser, Tobias Nebel, Paul Rabinowitz, Joaquim M. F. dos Santos, Jose Paulo Santos, Lukas A. Schaller, Karsten Schuhmann, Catherine Schwob, Csilla I. Szabo, David Taqqu, João F. C. A. Veloso, Andreas Voss, Birgit Weichelt, and Aldo Antognini. "Laser Spectroscopy of Muonic Atoms and Ions." In Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Low Energy Antiproton Physics (LEAP2016), 1-12. Journal of the Physical Society of Japan, 2017. Abstract
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Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. Coreno, M. de Simone, B. M. Giuliano, J. P. Santos, and M. L. Costa. "Tautomerism in 5-methyltetrazole investigated by core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and ΔSCF calculations." Chemical Physics Letters 516 (2011): 149-153. AbstractWebsite

The relative populations of the 1H- and 2H-tautomer of gas-phase 5-methyltetrazole (5MTZ) have been assessed through core-level photoelectron spectroscopy, and compared with the results obtained from Gaussian-n (Gn, n = 1, 2 and 3) and Complete Basis Set methods (CBS-4M and CBS-Q). The C 1s and N 1s core‚Äìelectron binding energies (CEBEs) for each ionization site of both tautomers have been computed using the Œîself-consistent-field (ŒîSCF) approach. The C 1s and N 1s XPS spectra, obtained at 313 K, yield a 1H/2H tautomer ratio of ca. 0.16/0.84 and 0.21/0.79, respectively.

Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. L. Costa, and J. P. Santos. "Computational study on the ionization energies of benzyl azide and its methyl derivatives." Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM 948 (2010): 15-20. AbstractWebsite
Ionization energies of benzyl azide (BA), C6H5CH2N3, its methyl derivatives, 2-, 3- and 4-methyl benzyl azide and (1-azidoethyl)benzene (2-, 3- and 4-MBA and 1-AEB), (CH3)C6H4CH2 N3, have been calculated with several basis sets, with M¯ller-Plesset and Hartree-Fock methods. The data are compared to the ionizations energies obtained from HeI photoelectron spectroscopy (UVPES) experiments, in order to support the correct assignment of the bands. The nature and character of the molecular orbitals are also discussed.
Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. Coreno, M. de Simone, B. M. Giuliano, J. P. Santos, and M. L. Costa. "Tautomerism in 5-aminotetrazole investigated by core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and ΔSCF calculations." Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena 185 (2012): 13-17. AbstractWebsite

The C 1s and N 1s photoelectron spectra of gas-phase 5-aminotetrazole (5ATZ) were recorded using synchrotron radiation, with the aim of evaluating 1H/2H tautomer population ratios. The core-electron binding energies (CEBEs) were estimated from computational results, using the delta self-consistent-field (ΔSCF) approach. Simulated spectra were generated using these CEBEs and the results from Gaussian-n (Gn, n=1, 2 and 3) and Complete Basis Set (CBS-4M and CBS-Q) methods. Results reveal the almost exclusive predominance of the 2H-tautomer, with a 1H/2H ratio of ca. 0.12/0.88, taken from a gross analysis of the XPS C 1s spectrum, recorded at 365 K.

Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. Coreno, M. de Simone, B. M. Giuliano, J. P. Santos, and M. L. Costa. "Tautomerism in 5-methyltetrazole investigated by core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and ΔSCF calculations." Chemical Physics Letters 516 (2011): 149-153. AbstractWebsite

Chemical Physics Letters, 516 (2011) 149-153. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2011.10.001

Pinto, R. M., R. I. Olariu, J. Lameiras, F. T. Martins, A. A. Dias, G. J. Langley, P. Rodrigues, C. D. Maycock, J. P. Santos, M. F. Duarte, M. T. Fernandez, and M. L. Costa. "Study of selected benzyl azides by UV photoelectron spectroscopy and mass spectrometry." Journal of Molecular Structure 980 (2010): 163-171. AbstractWebsite

Benzyl azide and the three methylbenzyl azides were synthesized and characterized by mass spectrometry (MS) and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UVPES). The electron ionization fragmentation mechanisms for benzyl azide and their methyl derivatives were studied by accurate mass measurements and linked scans at constant B/E. For benzyl azide, in order to clarify the fragmentation mechanism, labelling experiments were performed. From the mass analysis of methylbenzyl azides isomers it was possible to differentiate the isomers ortho, meta and para. The abundance and nature of the ions resulting from the molecular ion fragmentation, for the three distinct isomers of substituted benzyl azides, were rationalized in terms of the electronic properties of the substituent. Concerning the para-isomer, IRC calculations were performed at UHF/6-31G(d) level. The photoionization study of benzyl azide, with He(I) radiation, revealed five bands in the 8-21 eV ionization energies region. From every photoelectron spectrum of methylbenzyl azides isomers it has been identified seven bands, on the same range as the benzyl azide. Interpretation of the photoelectron spectra was accomplished applying Koopmans' theorem to the SCF orbital energies obtained at HF/6-311++G(d, p) level.

Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. Coreano, M. de Simone, B. M. Giuliano, J. P. Santos, and M. L. Costa. "Tautomerism in 5-aminotetrazole investigated by core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and ΔSCF calculations." J. Electron. Spectrosc. Related Phenomena 185 (2012): 13-17. AbstractWebsite

The C 1s and N 1s photoelectron spectra of gas-phase 5-aminotetrazole (5ATZ) were recorded using synchrotron radiation, with the aim of evaluating 1H/2H tautomer population ratios. The core-electron binding energies (CEBEs) were estimated from computational results, using the delta self-consistent-field (ΔSCF) approach. Simulated spectra were generated using these CEBEs and the results from Gaussian-n (Gn, n=1, 2 and 3) and Complete Basis Set (CBS-4M and CBS-Q) methods. Results reveal the almost exclusive predominance of the 2H-tautomer, with a 1H/2H ratio of ca. 0.12/0.88, taken from a gross analysis of the XPS C 1s spectrum, recorded at 365 K.

Pinto, R. M., R. I. Olariu, J. Lameiras, F. T. Martins, A. A. Dias, G. J. Langley, P. Rodrigues, C. D. Maycock, J. P. Santos, M. F. Duarte, M. T. Fernandez, and M. L. Costa. "Study of selected benzyl azides by UV photoelectron spectroscopy and mass spectrometry." Journal of Molecular Structure 980 (2010): 163-171. AbstractWebsite
Benzyl azide and the three methylbenzyl azides were synthesized and characterized by mass spectrometry (MS) and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UVPES). The electron ionization fragmentation mechanisms for benzyl azide and their methyl derivatives were studied by accurate mass measurements and linked scans at constant B/E. For benzyl azide, in order to clarify the fragmentation mechanism, labelling experiments were performed. From the mass analysis of methylbenzyl azides isomers it was possible to differentiate the isomers ortho, meta and para. The abundance and nature of the ions resulting from the molecular ion fragmentation, for the three distinct isomers of substituted benzyl azides, were rationalized in terms of the electronic properties of the substituent. Concerning the para-isomer, IRC calculations were performed at UHF/6-31G(d) level. The photoionization study of benzyl azide, with He(I) radiation, revealed five bands in the 8-21 eV ionization energies region. From every photoelectron spectrum of methylbenzyl azides isomers it has been identified seven bands, on the same range as the benzyl azide. Interpretation of the photoelectron spectra was accomplished applying Koopmans' theorem to the SCF orbital energies obtained at HF/6-311++G(d, p) level.
Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. L. Costa, and J. P. Santos. "Computational study on the ionization energies of benzyl azide and its methyl derivatives." Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM 948 (2010): 15-20. AbstractWebsite

Ionization energies of benzyl azide (BA), C6H5CH2N3, its methyl derivatives, 2-, 3- and 4-methyl benzyl azide and (1-azidoethyl)benzene (2-, 3- and 4-MBA and 1-AEB), (CH3)C6H4CH2 N3, have been calculated with several basis sets, with M¯ller-Plesset and Hartree-Fock methods. The data are compared to the ionizations energies obtained from HeI photoelectron spectroscopy (UVPES) experiments, in order to support the correct assignment of the bands. The nature and character of the molecular orbitals are also discussed.

Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, and M. L. Costa. "Theoretical study of the molecular properties of methyl 2-azidopropionate and methyl 3-azidopropionate." Journal of Molecular Structure: THEOCHEM 894 (2009): 80-87. AbstractWebsite

An extensive conformational analysis was carried at ab initio and DFT levels of theory on two molecules - methyl 2-azidopropionate (N3CH3CHCOOCH3) and methyl 3-azidopropionate (N3CH2CH2COOCH3). In each case, the lowest energy conformers were characterized and the energy barriers between them were estimated. Ionization energies and vibrational frequencies were also computed, in order to support future spectroscopic studies with ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UVPES) and matrix isolation infrared spectroscopy (Matrix Isolation FTIR).

Pinto, R. M., A. A. Dias, M. Coreno, M. de Simone, B. M. Giuliano, J. P. Santos, and M. L. Costa. "Tautomerism in 5-methyltetrazole investigated by core-level photoelectron spectroscopy and ΔSCF calculations." Chemical Physics Letters 516 (2011): 149-153. AbstractWebsite

The relative populations of the 1H- and 2H-tautomer of gas-phase 5-methyltetrazole (5MTZ) have been assessed through core-level photoelectron spectroscopy, and compared with the results obtained from Gaussian-n (Gn, n = 1, 2 and 3) and Complete Basis Set methods (CBS-4M and CBS-Q). The C 1s and N 1s core‚Äìelectron binding energies (CEBEs) for each ionization site of both tautomers have been computed using the Œîself-consistent-field (ŒîSCF) approach. The C 1s and N 1s XPS spectra, obtained at 313 K, yield a 1H/2H tautomer ratio of ca. 0.16/0.84 and 0.21/0.79, respectively.

Pessanha, S., C. Fonseca, J. P. Santos, M. L. Carvalho, and A. A. Dias. "Comparison of standard-based and standardless methods of quantification used in X-ray fluorescence analysis: Application to the exoskeleton of clams." X-Ray Spectrom. 47 (2018): 108-115. Abstract

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Pessanha, Sofia, Ana Samouco, Ricardo Adão, Maria Luisa Carvalho, Jose Paulo Santos, and Pedro Amaro. "Detection limits evaluation of a portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence setup using different filter combinations." X-Ray Spectrometry 46 (2017): 102-106. AbstractWebsite

In this paper, we study the performance of a portable energy dispersive X‐ray fluorescence spectrometer by making use of different filter configurations at the X‐ray tube output. To fulfill this purpose,...

Pessanha, S., M. Alves, J. M. Sampaio, J. P. Santos, M. L. Carvalho, and M. Guerra. "A novel portable energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer with triaxial geometry." J. Inst. 12 (2017): P01014. Abstract
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Pé-Leve Santos, Sara C., Mariana Eloy Cruz, António M. E. Barroso, Catarina P. S. Fonseca, Mauro Guerra, Maria Luisa Carvalho, and Jose Paulo Santos. "Elemental characterization of plants and soils in Panasqueira tungsten mining region." Online (2013). AbstractWebsite
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Palma, M. L., and J. P. Santos. "Nuclear spin–spin constants, rotational g factor and susceptibility of sulphur hexafluoride." Molecular Physics 110 (2012): 2163. AbstractWebsite

Following our previous study on spin–rotation and shielding constants of the SF6 molecule, the rotational g factor and the magnetic susceptibility are calculated here, using ab initio methods to evaluate the electronic contribution to the nuclear hyperfine constants, and compared with experimental results. It is shown, for the first time, that the electronic component of the rotational g factor is proportional to a constant, which is given by a sum over electronic states. We also evaluate for the SF6 molecule the indirect, or electron-coupled spin–spin interaction, theoretically described by Ramsey, and show that it gives non-negligible corrections to direct coupling constants d1 and d2. The contributions of the terms included in this interaction (DSO, PSO, SD and FC) are also analysed.

Palma, M. L., and J. P. Santos. "Spin-rotation and nuclear shielding constants of sulfur hexafluoride." Molecular Physics 106 (2008): 1241-1247. AbstractWebsite

We present a first theoretical determination of the hyperfine coupling constants of a spherical top molecule using <i>ab initio</i> methods. The scalar and tensorial contributions to the spin-rotation constants and the diamagnetic and paramagnetic contributions to the nuclear shielding constant are calculated for the <sup>32</sup>SF<sub>6</sub> molecule. The corrections to the spin-rotation constants due to nuclear Thomas precession are evaluated and discussed. Our results are compared with previously reported experimental values.

Palma, M. L., and J. P. Santos. "Nuclear spin–spin constants, rotational g factor and susceptibility of sulphur hexafluoride." Mol. Phys. 110 (2012): 2163. AbstractWebsite

Following our previous study on spin–rotation and shielding constants of the SF6 molecule, the rotational g factor and the magnetic susceptibility are calculated here, using ab initio methods to evaluate the electronic contribution to the nuclear hyperfine constants, and compared with experimental results. It is shown, for the first time, that the electronic component of the rotational g factor is proportional to a constant, which is given by a sum over electronic states. We also evaluate for the SF6 molecule the indirect, or electron-coupled spin–spin interaction, theoretically described by Ramsey, and show that it gives non-negligible corrections to direct coupling constants d1 and d2. The contributions of the terms included in this interaction (DSO, PSO, SD and FC) are also analysed.

Palma, M. L., and J. P. Santos. "Spin-rotation and nuclear shielding constants of sulfur hexafluoride." Molecular Physics 106 (2008): 1241-1247. AbstractWebsite
We present a first theoretical determination of the hyperfine coupling constants of a spherical top molecule using ab initio methods. The scalar and tensorial contributions to the spin-rotation constants and the diamagnetic and paramagnetic contributions to the nuclear shielding constant are calculated for the 32SF6 molecule. The corrections to the spin-rotation constants due to nuclear Thomas precession are evaluated and discussed. Our results are compared with previously reported experimental values.