The Theory of Chemical Reaction Dynamics (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)

The calculation of cross sections and rate constants for chemical reactions in the gas phase has long been a major problem in theoretical chemistry. The need for reliable and applicable theories in this field is evident when one considers the significant recent advances that have been made in developing experimental techniques, such as lasers and molecular beams, to probe the microscopic details of chemical reactions. For example, it is now becoming possible to measure cross sections for chemical reactions state selected in the vibrational rotational states of both reactants and products. Furthermore, in areas such as atmospheric, combustion and interstellar chemistry, there is an urgent need for reliable reaction rate constant data over a range of temperatures, and this information is often difficult to obtain in experiments. The classical trajectory method can be applied routinely to simple reactions, but this approach neglects important quantum mechanical effects such as tunnelling and resonances. For all these reasons, the quantum theory of reactive scattering is an area that has received considerable attention recently. This book describes the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Research Workshop held at CECAM, Orsay, France in June, 1985. The Workshop concentrated on a critical examination and discussion of the recent developments in the theory of chemical reaction dynamics, with particular emphasis on quantum theories. Several papers focus on exact theories for reactions."

General

Imprint:	Springer
Country of origin:	Netherlands
Series:	NATO Science Series C, 170
Release date:	October 2011
First published:	1986
Editors:	D. C Clary
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	418
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986
ISBN-13:	978-9401085526
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Chemistry > Physical chemistry > General Promotions
LSN:	9401085528
Barcode:	9789401085526

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