The C$\text{}^{1}$Σ$\text{}^{+}$ State of KLi Studied by Polarisation Labelling Spectroscopy Technique

The polarisation labelling spectroscopy method is applied to study the C$\text{}^{1}$Σ$\text{}^{+}$← X$\text{}^{1}$ Σ$\text{}^{+}$ band system of the KLi molecule. Rotationally resolved polarisation spectra are observed in the spectral range of 17150-20350 cm$\text{}^{-1}$. A set of Dunham coefficients describes the C$\text{}^{1}$Σ$\text{}^{+}$ state to 95% of its potential well depth, and the potential curve is constructed by the Rydberg-Klein-Rees procedure. The molecular parameters deduced from this work are compared with theoretical calculations.