Molecular Energy Transfer Studies.
Abstract
The major objective of this project was to develop theoretical models and techniques for describing vibrational relaxation in molecular collisions at low temperatures. If attractive forces are sufficiently strong, the colliding molecules can form a weakly bound complexes. Models have been developed to provide both a quantitative and a qualitative interpretation of the mechanisms and dynamics of intercomplex energy transfer processes. The processes considered in the investigation are; DF(v=1) + DF(v=0), H2O(010) + H2O(000), D2O(010) + D2O(000), and HCl(v=1) + Cl. The investigation included the determination of energy levels of newly formed bonds and internal oscillatory motions. In addition, the following aspects of molecular collisions have also been investigated; vibration-vibration energy transfer in CO2(00 deg. 1) + H2/D2, F-atom deexcitation of DF(v=1), approximate solution of the time-dependent Schrodinger equation for vibration-vibration energy transfer, and exact quantum mechanical treatment of vibration-translation energy transfer employing a step potential. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA060616
Entities
People
- Hyung Kyu Shin
Organizations
- University of Nevada, Reno