Abstract
A nonperturbative method of solving scattering problems is presented. It is based on the shape of the potential matrices involved. The matrices are expanded in a basis set whose arguments are the quantum numbers of the system. The resulting set of simultaneous linear equations is easily solved. A numerical example of collinear collisions of an atom and a diatomic vibrator is considered, and the effect of potential matrix shape on the inelastic transition probabilities is investigated.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 407-423 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | The Journal of chemical physics |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1971 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry