Accurate Determination of Tunneling-Affected Rate Coefficients: Theory Assessing Experiment

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (14) ◽  
pp. 3392-3397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junxiang Zuo ◽  
Changjian Xie ◽  
Hua Guo ◽  
Daiqian Xie
Keyword(s):  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Rate Coefficients

Collisional excitation of the formyl radical (HCO) by molecular hydrogen

2020 ◽  
Vol 498 (4) ◽  
pp. 5361-5366
Author(s):  
Paul J Dagdigian
Keyword(s):  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Radiative Transition ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Cluster Method ◽  
Quantum Scattering ◽  
Close Coupling ◽  
Explicitly Correlated ◽  
Radiative Transition Rate ◽  
Fine And Hyperfine Structure

ABSTRACT This paper addresses the need for accurate rate coefficients for transitions between fine- and hyperfine-structure resolved rotational transitions in the formyl (HCO) radical induced by collisions with the two nuclear spin modifications of H2, the dominant molecule in the interstellar medium (ISM). These rate coefficients, as well as radiative transition rate coefficients, are required for accurate determination of the abundance of HCO in the ISM. Time-independent close-coupling quantum scattering calculations have been used to compute rate coefficients for (de-)excitation of HCO in collisions with para- and ortho-H2. These calculations utilized a potential energy surface for the interaction of HCO with H2 recently computed by the explicitly correlated RCCSD(T)-F12a coupled-cluster method. Rate coefficients for temperatures ranging from 5 to 400 K were calculated for all transitions among the fine and hyperfine levels associated with the first 22 rotational levels of HCO, whose energies are less than or equal to 144 K.

scholarly journals Rotational de-excitation of tricarbon monosulfide (C3S) in collision with (He): potential energy surface and rates

2020 ◽  
Vol 365 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Sahnoun ◽  
M. Ben Khalifa ◽  
F. Khadri ◽  
K. Hammami
Keyword(s):  
Potential Energy ◽  
Interstellar Medium ◽  
Potential Energy Surface ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Energy Surface ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Carbon Chain ◽  
Basis Sets ◽  
Rate Coefficients

AbstractDespite that the tricarbon monosulfide (C3S) is among the first sulfur-containing carbon-chain molecules to be detected in the interstellar medium, no studies focused on the determination of its collisional rates. These rate coefficients are essential to estimate the abundance of C3S in the interstellar medium. Computations of the C3S($^{1}\Sigma^{+}$ Σ + 1 ) downward rate coefficients, induced by collision with He, are performed by averaging the integral cross sections at low temperature (below $25~\text{K}$ 25 K ). Calculations of the cross sections in the close-coupling quantum time independent formalism for $E_{c}\leq110~\text{cm}^{-1}$ E c ≤ 110 cm − 1 and $J\leq10$ J ≤ 10 are based on a new 2-D potential energy surface. This PES is obtained from the explicit correlated coupled cluster with a single, double and perturbative triple excitation [ccsd(t)-f12] ab initio approach and the aug-cc-pVTZ basis sets. The PES have a global minimum of $-55.69~\text{cm}^{-1}$ − 55.69 cm − 1 located at $R=6.25$ R = 6.25 bohr and $\theta=94^{\circ}$ θ = 94 ∘ , and a second minimum of $-36.95~\text{cm}^{-1}$ − 36.95 cm − 1 at $R=9.35$ R = 9.35 bohr and $\theta=0^{\circ}$ θ = 0 ∘ . A comparison of C3S rates with those of the isoelectronic molecule C3O was made. The results indicate a great temperature dependence of the rates for transitions of $\Delta J>2$ Δ J > 2 . We expect that the new collisional data will allow for accurate determination of the C3S abundance in several interstellar regions.

Detection of PLP Structure for Accurate Determination of Propagation Rate Coefficients over an Enhanced Range of PLP-SEC Conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anatoly N. Nikitin ◽  
Igor Lacık ◽  
Robin A. Hutchinson ◽  
Michael Buback ◽  
Gregory T. Russell
Keyword(s):  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Propagation Rate ◽  
Rate Coefficients

scholarly journals Advances in atomic data for neutron-capture elements

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (S283) ◽  
pp. 504-505
Author(s):  
Nicholas C. Sterling ◽  
Michael C. Witthoeft ◽  
David A. Esteves ◽  
Phillip C. Stancil ◽  
A. L. David Kilcoyne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sections ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Photoionization Cross Section ◽  
Dielectronic Recombination ◽  
Rate Coefficients ◽  
Atomic Data ◽  
Ionization Equilibrium ◽  
Elemental Abundances ◽  
Progenitor Stars

AbstractNeutron(n)-capture elements (atomic number Z > 30), which can be produced in planetary nebula (PN) progenitor stars via s-process nucleosynthesis, have been detected in nearly 100 PNe. This demonstrates that nebular spectroscopy is a potentially powerful tool for studying the production and chemical evolution of trans-iron elements. However, significant challenges must be addressed before this goal can be achieved. One of the most substantial hurdles is the lack of atomic data for n-capture elements, particularly that needed to solve for their ionization equilibrium (and hence to convert ionic abundances to elemental abundances). To address this need, we have computed photoionization cross sections and radiative and dielectronic recombination rate coefficients for the first six ions of Se and Kr. The calculations were benchmarked against experimental photoionization cross section measurements. In addition, we computed charge transfer (CT) rate coefficients for ions of six n-capture elements. These efforts will enable the accurate determination of nebular Se and Kr abundances, allowing robust investigations of s-process enrichments in PNe.

A quantitative approach to inner shell losses

1978 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 526-527 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.D. Leapman ◽  
P. Rez ◽  
D.F. Mayers
Keyword(s):  
Energy Transfer ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Background Intensity ◽  
Core Excitation ◽  
Quantitative Basis ◽  
Cross Section Differential ◽  
Bound Electrons

Microanalysis by EELS has been developing rapidly and though the general form of the spectrum is now understood there is a need to put the technique on a more quantitative basis (1,2). Certain aspects important for microanalysis include: (i) accurate determination of the partial cross sections, σx(α,ΔE) for core excitation when scattering lies inside collection angle a and energy range ΔE above the edge, (ii) behavior of the background intensity due to excitation of less strongly bound electrons, necessary for extrapolation beneath the signal of interest, (iii) departures from the simple hydrogenic K-edge seen in L and M losses, effecting σx and complicating microanalysis. Such problems might be approached empirically but here we describe how computation can elucidate the spectrum shape.The inelastic cross section differential with respect to energy transfer E and momentum transfer q for electrons of energy E0 and velocity v can be written as

Fast calibration of CBED patterns for quantitative analysis

1993 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 674-675
Author(s):  
M.A. Gribelyuk ◽  
M. Rühle
Keyword(s):  
Reciprocal Lattice ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Incident Beam ◽  
Crystal Thickness ◽  
Structure Model ◽  
Beam Direction ◽  
Transmitted Beam ◽  
Reciprocal Vector ◽  
On Line

A new method is suggested for the accurate determination of the incident beam direction K, crystal thickness t and the coordinates of the basic reciprocal lattice vectors V1 and V2 (Fig. 1) of the ZOLZ plans in pixels of the digitized 2-D CBED pattern. For a given structure model and some estimated values Vest and Kest of some point O in the CBED pattern a set of line scans AkBk is chosen so that all the scans are located within CBED disks.The points on line scans AkBk are conjugate to those on A0B0 since they are shifted by the reciprocal vector gk with respect to each other. As many conjugate scans are considered as CBED disks fall into the energy filtered region of the experimental pattern. Electron intensities of the transmitted beam I0 and diffracted beams Igk for all points on conjugate scans are found as a function of crystal thickness t on the basis of the full dynamical calculation.

Computer-Assisted High-Re Solution TEM

1990 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-163
Author(s):  
F.A. Ponce ◽  
H. Hikashi
Keyword(s):  
Signal To Noise Ratio ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Video Camera ◽  
Image Contrast ◽  
Objective Lens ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Optical Parameters ◽  
Astigmatism Correction

The determination of the atomic positions from HRTEM micrographs is only possible if the optical parameters are known to a certain accuracy, and reliable through-focus series are available to match the experimental images with calculated images of possible atomic models. The main limitation in interpreting images at the atomic level is the knowledge of the optical parameters such as beam alignment, astigmatism correction and defocus value. Under ordinary conditions, the uncertainty in these values is sufficiently large to prevent the accurate determination of the atomic positions. Therefore, in order to achieve the resolution power of the microscope (under 0.2nm) it is necessary to take extraordinary measures. The use of on line computers has been proposed [e.g.: 2-5] and used with certain amount of success.We have built a system that can perform operations in the range of one frame stored and analyzed per second. A schematic diagram of the system is shown in figure 1. A JEOL 4000EX microscope equipped with an external computer interface is directly linked to a SUN-3 computer. All electrical parameters in the microscope can be changed via this interface by the use of a set of commands. The image is received from a video camera. A commercial image processor improves the signal-to-noise ratio by recursively averaging with a time constant, usually set at 0.25 sec. The computer software is based on a multi-window system and is entirely mouse-driven. All operations can be performed by clicking the mouse on the appropiate windows and buttons. This capability leads to extreme friendliness, ease of operation, and high operator speeds. Image analysis can be done in various ways. Here, we have measured the image contrast and used it to optimize certain parameters. The system is designed to have instant access to: (a) x- and y- alignment coils, (b) x- and y- astigmatism correction coils, and (c) objective lens current. The algorithm is shown in figure 2. Figure 3 shows an example taken from a thin CdTe crystal. The image contrast is displayed for changing objective lens current (defocus value). The display is calibrated in angstroms. Images are stored on the disk and are accessible by clicking the data points in the graph. Some of the frame-store images are displayed in Fig. 4.

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