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Cross-correlation trajectory study of vibrational relaxation of HF (v=1--7) by HF (v=0)

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.440653· OSTI ID:6781817

Results are presented for a three-dimensional quasiclassical trajectory study of the vibrational deactivation of vibrationally excited HF (v=1--7) by ground vibrational HF. A cross-correlation method of analysis is used to calculate probabilities and rate constants for V--V and V--RT transitions using trajectory results. Comparisons are made of calculated total deactivation rate constants (V--V plus V--RT) with experimental values. The V--RT dominates the relaxation for higher v states, and increases particularly rapidly with increasing v. Comparisons are made with recent classical-path calculations for this system, and in the use of Morse versus equivalent harmonic oscillator potentials.

Research Organization:
Department of Chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801
OSTI ID:
6781817
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 73:9; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English