Reduced dimensional model of ultracold molecule-molecule scattering

POSTER

Abstract

We study a reduced dimensional molecule-molecule scattering system. This work is an intermediate step in performing the complete scattering calculations as we develop tools to bring together the long range, ultracold 2-body scattering problem and the short range 4-body quantum chemistry problem. We use accurate ab initio electronic calculations to construct the Born Oppenheimer potentials for the nuclear motion. We focus on studying how vibrationally states are excited by the potential. We also present a first set of scattering calculations on these potentials.

Authors

  • Christopher Ticknor

    Los Alamos Natl Lab, Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory

  • Brian K. Kendrick

    Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545, Los Alamos Natl Lab, Theoretical Division (T-1, MS B221), Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM 87545

  • Jeff Leiding

    Los Alamos Natl Lab