New electron energy transfer rates for vibrational excitation of N2

In this paper we present the results of a study of the electron cooling rate, the production rates of vibrationally excited N-2(upsilon), and the production frequency of the N? vibrational quanta arising from the collisions of electrons with unexcited N-2(0) and vibrationally excited N-2(1) molecules as functions of the electron temperature. The electron energy transfer rates for vibrational excitation of N-2 have been calculated and fit to analytical expressions by use of the revised vibrationally excited N-2 cross sections. These new analytical expressions are available to the researcher for quick reference and accurate computer modeling with a minimum of calculations.