ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
PACS. 31.50.+w Excited states - 31.70.-f Effects of atomic and molecular interactions on electronic structure - 34.80.Gs Molecular excitation and ionization by electron impact - 34.80.Kw Electron-ion scattering; excitation and ionization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: The effect of rotational interaction in the low energy dissociative recombination process of diatomic molecules has been explored for typical molecular ions ( ) which sample a large range of molecular masses. We show that rotation plays a role mainly for the indirect recombination process through bound Rydberg states, and for light molecules. When the direct process based on a strong electronic interaction is fast and dominating, rotational couplings can be safely neglected especially for heavier molecules like NO.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100530050065
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