Atomic Collisions and Plasma Physics.
Abstract
Experimental studies have been carried out of ion molecule reactions and of electron ion recombination of interest for modelling the normal and disturbed regions of the earth's upper atmosphere. Drift tube and microwave afterglow techniques were employed for these studies. Rates have been determined for the oxidation reactions of zirconium ions, and theoretical models for the temperature dependence of three body diatomic ion/diatomic gas have been developed. The electron temperature dependence of the recombination of NO+ and NO+ ions has been measured over a wide range of electron temperatures. Keywords: Ion molecule reactions; Electron ion recombination; Zirconium ions; Three body association; Nitric oxide ions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA175727
Entities
People
- Manfred A. Biondi
- Rainer Johnsen
Organizations
- University of Pittsburgh