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Mixed quantum-classical studies of H sub 2 dissociation on metals: Dependence upon molecular geometry and dimensionality

Journal Article · · Journal of Chemical Physics; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.460455· OSTI ID:5645808
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  1. Department of Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003 (US)
A mixed quantum-classical model is used to compute the probability for dissociation and rotational excitation for H{sub 2}, HD, and D{sub 2} scattered from a Ni surface. The vibrational coordinate, the polar orientation angle, and the center of mass translation of the molecule normal to the surface are treated quantum mechanically using 3D spectral grid/fast Fourier transform techniques. The remaining degrees of freedom are treated classically. The dissociation probabilities are computed as a function of molecular kinetic energy and compared with those determined in a previous 2D study. An increase in rotational excitation coincides with an increase in dissociation as predicted by a recently developed analytical model. The dependence of the dissociation and rotational excitation probabilities on initial internal molecular state, molecular orientation, and surface impact site are also examined.
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-87ER13744
OSTI ID:
5645808
Journal Information:
Journal of Chemical Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Physics; (USA) Vol. 94:8; ISSN JCPSA; ISSN 0021-9606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English