Theoretical investigation of the dynamics of O({sup 1}D→{sup 3}P) electronic quenching by collision with Xe
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-2021 (United States)
We present the quantum close-coupling treatment of spin-orbit induced transitions between the {sup 1}D and {sup 3}P states of an atom in collisions with a closed-shell spherical partner. In the particular case of O colliding with Xe, we used electronic structure calculations to compute the relevant potential energy curves and spin-orbit coupling matrix elements. We then carried out quantum scattering calculations of integral and differential quenching cross sections as functions of the collision energy. The calculated differential cross sections for electronic quenching are in reasonable agreement with measurements [Garofalo et al., J. Chem. Phys. 143, 054307 (2015)]. The differential cross sections exhibit pronounced oscillations as a function of the scattering angle. By a semiclassical analysis, we show that these oscillations result from quantum mechanical interference between two classical paths.
- OSTI ID:
- 22493489
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Chemical Physics, Vol. 143, Issue 5; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0021-9606
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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