Quantum-defect theory of atomic collisions and molecular vibration spectra

被引:147
作者
Gao, B [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Toledo, Dept Phys & Astron, Toledo, OH 43606 USA
来源
PHYSICAL REVIEW A | 1998年 / 58卷 / 05期
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D O I
10.1103/PhysRevA.58.4222
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
A quantum-defect theory of atomic collisions and molecular vibration spectra is presented. Based on the exact solutions of the Schrodinger equation for an attractive 1/r(6) potential, the theory provides a systematic interpretation of molecular bound states and atom-atom scattering properties and establishes the relationship between the two. Applications to systems including Li-7(2) and Na-23(2) are discussed. [S1050-2947(98)08611-9].
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页码:4222 / 4225
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