Theory of Molecular Collisions [Elektronisk resurs] / Gabriel G. Balint-Kurti and Alexander P. Palov.

• 1. Scattering Experiments and Classical Theory of Atom-Atom Scattering -- 2. Quantum Theory of Atom-Atom Elastic Scattering -- 3. Inelastic Scattering: Basic Theory -- 4. Inelastic Scattering: Exact and Approximate Solutions -- 5. Rate Constants, Cross Sections and Reactive Scattering -- 6. Time-Independent Quantum Theory of Reactive Scattering -- 7. Wavepackets and Time-Dependent Quantum Theory of Reactive Scattering -- 8. The Real Wavepacket Method and Time-Independent Wavepackets -- 9. Lasers and the Photoloc Method -- 10. Polarization, Alignment and Vector Correlation -- 11. Collision of Larger Molecules -- APPENDIX A. Energy Normalization of Plane Wave -- APPENDIX B. Evaluation of the Phase Shift and the Variable Phase Approach -- APPENDIX C. Jacobi Coordinates -- APPENDIX D. Body-Fixed Formulation of Inelastic Scattering Theory -- APPENDIX E. Integral Equations and Green's Function -- APPENDIX F. Semiclassical or JWKB Approximation -- APPENDIX G. Hyperspherical Coordinates and the Schrödinger Equation -- APPENDIX H. Formalism for Time-Dependent Quantum Dynamics -- APPENDIX I. Technical Aspects of Time-Dependent Quantum Dynamics -- APPENDIX J. Technical Aspects of the Real Wavepacket Method. 

• Almost 100 years have passed since Trautz and Lewis put forward their collision theory of molecular processes. Today, knowledge of molecular collisions forms a key part of predicting and understanding chemical reactions. This book begins by setting out the classical and quantum theories of atom-atom collisions. Experimentally observable aspects of the scattering processes; their relationship to reaction rate constants and the experimental methods used to determine them are described. The quantum mechanical theory of reactive scattering is presented and related to experimental observables. The role of lasers in the measurement and analysis of reactive molecular collisions is also discussed. Written with postgraduates and newcomers to the field in mind, mathematics is kept to a minimum, and readers are guided to appendices and further reading to gain a deeper understanding of the mathematics involved. 

Ämnesord

Molecule-molecule collisions  (LCSH)

Molecular dynamics  (LCSH)

Atom-atom collisions  (LCSH)

Klassifikation

539.757 (DDC)

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