Novel decomposition of the multichannel scattering matrix at resonances

Journal Article · Mon Jul 06 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.59.3· OSTI ID:6459568

Gazdy, B; Bowman, J M

A new decomposition of the multichannel scattering matrix, valid near an isolated, narrow resonance, is presented. It is consistent with the theory of single-channel resonances, and readily provides transition probabilities for inelastic resonant collisions. Some features of the formalism are illustrated by a vibration-rotation resonance in three-dimensional H + CO.

• Research Organization: Department of Chemistry, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322
• OSTI ID: 6459568
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 59:1; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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