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Binding energy of positronium molecules

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. A; (United States)
The binding energy of positronium molecules is calculated variationally by using extensive Hylleraas-type wave functions in which all six interparticle coordinates are used. The binding energy against dissociation into two positronium atoms is determined as 0.0302 Ry. The present result is consistent with the value of 0.0303 +- 0.0005 Ry, obtained by Lee using the Green's-function Monte Carlo method.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803
OSTI ID:
5974082
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. A; (United States) Vol. 33:5; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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