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Classical dynamics of the N((4)S) + O2(X(3)Sigma){sub g}{sup -} yields NO(X(2)Pi) + O((3)P)

Journal Article · · Geophysical Research Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1029/94GL01587· OSTI ID:85408
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  1. Spectral Sciences, Inc., Burlington, MA (United States)
Classical trajectory calculations have been performed to determine the reaction rate constants and NO final vibrational-rotational distributions of the N((4)S) + O2 reaction at hyperthermal translational energies. The reaction occurs on two electronic potential energy surfaces, both of which must be considered for a realistic description of the N((4)S) + O2 dynamics. The calculations, which are in good agreement with the available experimental data, show that the reaction has a very strong translational energy dependence and produces NO with extensive vibrational and rotational excitation. The present study provides the N((4)S) + O2 reaction attributes necessary to predict NO formation and emission from translationally hot N((4)S) in the thermosphere.
OSTI ID:
85408
Journal Information:
Geophysical Research Letters, Journal Name: Geophysical Research Letters Journal Issue: 18 Vol. 21; ISSN GPRLAJ; ISSN 0094-8276
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English