Vibrational-rotational-translational energy exchange in molecule-surface collisions

A. O. Bawagan*, L. H. Beard, R. B. Gerber, D. J. Kouri

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Abstract

Vibrational deactivation probabilities are calculated for N2,O2, Cl2, I2 in collision with smooth surfaces, using the recent DWES model. It is found that molecular rotation dominates over translation in receiving the vibrational energy released, even for the heaviest diatomics.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)339-342
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume84
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981

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