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Rotational relaxation in HD--inert gas mixtures

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.433080· OSTI ID:7270110

An expression for the inelastic collision cross section sigma (lm..-->..l'm') has been derived for the rotational transition in the HD molecule caused by a collision with an inert gas atom. The interaction potentials for the HD systems have been derived from the theoretical potentials for the H/sub 2/ systems by shifting the center of mass of the molecule. The rotational relaxation number values have been calculated for HD--He, HD--Ne, and HD--Ar systems in the temperature range from 10 to 100 degreeK. A good agreement has been obtained between theory and experiment. Temperature dependence and the effect of replacement of an isotope in a homonuclear molecule have been discussed in detail. (AIP)

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, MLV Govt. College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, India
OSTI ID:
7270110
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 65:2; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English