"Reactive" Vibrational Relaxationin the Gas-Phase and on Surfaces
Abstract
Our research into the chemical properties of highly vibrationally excited molecules has revealed a strong connection between large amplitude vibrational motion and the ability of a molecule to accept or donate electrons. In this proposal, we explain the work leading up to this insight and suggest ways to further test our understanding of this phenomenon. We suggest two experiments to extrapolate these results to completely new kinds of chemical encounters: the vibrational enhancement of electron capture and the direct observation of vibrational promotion of an electron transfer reaction. This work may have significant implications for electron scavenging around re-entry vehicles and accompanying communications blackouts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 14, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA396416
Entities
People
- Alec M. Wodtke
Organizations
- University of California, Santa Barbara