Quantum scattering calculations on chemical reactions

被引:354
作者
Althorpe, SC [1 ]
Clary, DC
机构
[1] Univ Exeter, Sch Chem, Exeter EX4 4QD, Devon, England
[2] Univ Oxford, Dept Phys & Theoret Chem, Oxford OX1 3QZ, England
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D O I
10.1146/annurev.physchem.54.011002.103750
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This review discusses recent quantum scattering calculations on bimolecular chemical reactions in the gas phase. This theory provides detailed and accurate predictions on the dynamics and kinetics of reactions containing three atoms. In addition, the method can now be applied to reactions involving polyatomic molecules. Results obtained with both time-independent and time-dependent quantum dynamical methods are described. The review emphasises the recent development in time-dependent wave packet theories and the applications of reduced dimensionality approaches for treating polyatomic reactions. Calculations on over 40 different reactions are described.
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