Theory of electron transfer reactions. I. An approximate Franck--Condon, exponential distorted wave scaling theory

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1982 · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.443653· OSTI ID:5167597

Sears, S B; DePristo, A E

A simple quantum number scaling relationship is developed for electron transfer reactions. The theory, which is restricted to a single electronic state in the reactants and products, utilizes the Franck--Condon assumption in conjunction with the exponential distorted wave approximation for the dynamics. We show that the entire set of unknown state-to-state cross sections can be generated from one cross section plus two additional parameters. As an application of this result, we deconvolute the final state summed cross sections to recover the individual state-to-state values with fair to good accuracy.

• Research Organization: Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
• OSTI ID: 5167597
• Journal Information: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 77:1; ISSN JCPSA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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