Recombination Rates of Thermal Ions.
Abstract
Detailed results are presented of a multi-state impact parameter calculation of the mutual neutralization process H(+) + H(-) yields H + H. Comparison is made with the experimental data over a wide range of energies and it is argued that the conventional interpretation of the process at thermal velocities in terms of avoided crossings is incorrect. It is tentatively suggested that the thermal behavior is due instead to a rotational coupling between molecular states of different symmetry. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0717774
Entities
People
- Alexander Dalgarno
- George A. Victor