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Title: Dicarbon Formation in Collisions of Two Carbon Atoms

Journal Article · · The Astrophysical Journal

Abstract Radiative association cross sections and rates are computed, using a quantum approach, for the formation of C 2 molecules (dicarbon) during the collision of two ground-state C( 3 P ) atoms. We find that transitions originating in the C 1 Π g , d 3 Π g , and 1 5 Π u states are the main contributors to the process. The results are compared and contrasted with previous results obtained from a semiclassical approximation. New ab initio potential curves and transition dipole moment functions have been obtained for the present work using the multi-reference configuration interaction approach with the Davidson correction (MRCI+Q) and aug-cc-pCV5Z basis sets, substantially increasing the available molecular data on dicarbon. Applications of the current computations to various astrophysical environments and laboratory studies are briefly discussed, focusing on these rates.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States). National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-05CH11231; PHY-1607396
OSTI ID:
1509933
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1528859
Journal Information:
The Astrophysical Journal, Journal Name: The Astrophysical Journal Vol. 876 Journal Issue: 1; ISSN 0004-637X
Publisher:
American Astronomical SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 9 works
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