Reexamination of the O(3P yields 1D) Excitation Rate by Thermal Electron Impact
Abstract
The theoretical and experimental electron impact excitation cross sections that have been reported in the literature the last two decades are used to derive excitation rates by thermal electron impact. The derived rates are represented by a simple parametric formula which should prove useful in atmospheric airglow and electron gas thermal balance studies.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA234859
Entities
People
- George P. Mantas
- Herbert C. Carlson
Organizations
- Phillips Laboratory