Rotational relaxation in the Ar-N2 system

Rotational relaxation in the Ar-N2 system

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Gelb, A.; Kapral, R.

Source:

Chemical Physics Letters, Volume 17, Number 3, p.397-400 (1972)

URL:

https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-49649137854&doi=10.1016%2f0009-2614%2872%2987105-7&partnerID=40&md5=d7f24dcd0f2a79ba45112af74b12ee91

Abstract:

The first (Z(1)) and second (Z(2)) approximations to the rotational number of the Ar-N2 system are compared for a range of temperatures. Although Z(1) and Z(2) differ by a significant amount their difference remains nearly constant as a function of temperature. The effects of mass and potential parameter variations on the rotational relaxation time are also studied. When the mass of the incoming atom is decreased Z(2) goes through a minimum while Z(1) steadily increases. © 1972.