Abstract
Rotationally inelastic scattering of I2 from MgO(100) is studied by classical trajectory calculations which include the motions of many solid atoms. Energy transfer to the solid is very large ( = 40% of the 2 eV collision energy). Nevertheless the final rotational energy distribution is very similar to that obtained from a rigid surface calculation. The physical basis for, and validity range of, the stationary solid approximation are discussed in view of the results.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 269-274 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 119 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 6 Sep 1985 |