Reactive collisions in $^{\mathrm{7}}$Li$_{\mathrm{2}}$ with large initial rotation

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Abstract

The study of molecular collisions is fundamental to astronomy and chemistry.~ We present results for collisions of $^{\mathrm{7}}$Li$_{\mathrm{2}}$ with $^{\mathrm{7}}$Li within a heat pipe.~ These reactive collisions can be observed at odd delta-j values, unlike the simple inelastic collisions of a noble gas atom with the dimer.~ Our present work is compared against previous values obtained for low initial j, and also against predictions made using quasi-classical trajectory calculations.~ We will also comment on V-R resonance, observed for this transition in collisions between $^{\mathrm{7}}$Li$_{\mathrm{2}}$ and Ne.~~

Authors

  • Mark Rosenberry

    Siena College

  • Jacob Fanthorpe

    Wesleyan University

  • Brian Stewart

    Wesleyan University