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Theoretical calculation of cross sections for rotational excitation in e-CO/sub 2/ scattering

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., A; (United States)

Rotational excitation cross sections for e-CO/sub 2/ scattering in the energy range from 0.07 to 10.0 eV have been calculated using a coupled-channels procedure together with the adiabatic-nuclei (impulse) approximation. Results are presented for excitation from j = 0 to j' = 0, 2, and 4. Cross sections for j = 0 to j' = 2 in e-CO/sub 2/ scattering are compared with corresponding results for e-H/sub 2/ and e-N/sub 2/ collisions. The Born approximation for rotational excitation is examined for this problem and found to be unsatisfactory even at the lowest energies studied. Results for large initial rotational quantum number j are presented and discussed.

Research Organization:
Theoretical Division T-12 (MS531), Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
OSTI ID:
7214247
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., A; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., A; (United States) Vol. 16:3; ISSN PLRAA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English