The theoretical description of an asymmetric, nonresonant charge transfer process; Li + Na+ ⇌ Li+ + Na the two-state approximation

  • Carl F. Melius
  • , William A. Goddard

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Abstract

The charge transfer process for the collision Li + Na+ ⇌ Li+ + Na has been studied theoretically by a two-state, impact parameter approach using molecular wavefunctions. Including the coupling term 〈ψ1{divides}∂/∂R{divides}ψ2〉 due to the breakdown of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, we obtain total charge transfer cross sections in good agreement with experimental results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)524-529
Number of pages6
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 1972
Externally publishedYes

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