Processus non réactifs dans les collisions H2 + H(2s) aux énergies thermiques
Ab initio calculations of energy surfaces of the system [Formula: see text] corresponding to dissociation into H(2s) + H2 (X, 1Σg+) and H(2p0) + H2(X) are presented. For a thermal collision energy (0,064 eV), multistate close-coupling calculations are performed. In relation to experiments in progress, elastic and inelastic differential rotation cross sections are shown. For the quenching of H(2s) by H2:[Formula: see text]the cross section is obtained from an interference phenomenon between the elastic amplitudes associated to the two molecular states related to the entrance and exit channels, respectively. After criticizing the models used for the collision, which are valid only for small scattering angles, improvements are proposed in conclusion.[Journal translation]