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Mikhail V Ivanov¹, Dmitri Babikov

¹Chemistry Department, Wehr Chemistry Building, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-1881, USA.

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|May 16, 2012

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An efficient method computes thermal rate constants for energy transfer recombination reactions. This new approach accurately predicts the rate constant for ozone isotopomer formation.

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Area of Science:

Chemical Kinetics
Theoretical Chemistry
Atmospheric Chemistry

Background:

Recombination reactions are crucial in chemical processes.
Energy transfer mechanisms require accurate theoretical treatment.
Calculating thermal rate constants for complex reactions is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an efficient computational method for determining thermal rate constants.
To investigate recombination reactions proceeding via energy transfer.
To apply the method to ozone isotopomer formation.

Main Methods:

Utilizing mixed quantum-classical theory for collisional energy transfer and ro-vibrational energy flow.
Simultaneously sampling thermal collision energy, impact parameter, quencher direction, and energized molecule rotational state.
Applying the method to calculate the third-order rate constant for (16)O(18)O(16)O formation.

Main Results:

An efficient computational approach for calculating thermal rate constants was established.
The method was successfully applied to a specific ozone isotopomer recombination reaction.
Comparison between predicted and experimental results was performed.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers an efficient way to compute thermal rate constants for energy transfer recombination reactions.
The theoretical framework accurately describes the dynamics of molecule-quencher collisions.
The study provides valuable insights into ozone formation chemistry.