Dissociation Cross Sections and Rates for Nitrogen
Abstract
The N, N2 system is studied to yield rate coefficients and cross sections for molecular dissociation under conditions important for assessing nonequilibrium heating of hypersonic vehicles. First principle calculations are used to generate realistic nuclear interaction potentials, and these are used with accurate molecular dynamics to yield the fundamental data required for a rigorous treatment of nonequilibrium chemistry.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA567785
Entities
People
- David. W. Schwenke
Organizations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration