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  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Atmospheric Chemistry

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  • The NO + N reaction is crucial in atmospheric and combustion processes.
  • Accurate modeling of this reaction requires high-level potential energy surfaces (PESs).
  • Previous studies often relied on simplified rate expressions, potentially missing key dynamic effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamics of the NO(X2Π) + N(4S) ↔ N2(X1Σg+) + O(3P) reaction.
  • To compare state-to-state (STS) dynamics with Arrhenius-based rates using two distinct high-level PESs.
  • To elucidate the role of non-equilibrium energy flow in reaction completeness.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two high-level potential energy surfaces: one using reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS, PESB) and another using permutationally invariant polynomials (PIPs, PESM).
  • Performed state-to-state (STS) dynamics calculations and compared them with Arrhenius-based rates.
  • Incorporated full dissociation asymptotically to ensure correct stoichiometry.

Main Results:

  • Ignition points were consistent (~10^-6 s) across methods and PESs, regardless of reverse rate assumptions.
  • STS dynamics predicted complete NO to N2 conversion, while Arrhenius rates showed incomplete conversion.
  • Non-equilibrium energy flow and state dynamics were identified as critical factors for complete turnover.
  • Concentration profiles showed consistency over 14 orders of magnitude in time when using STS information.

Conclusions:

  • State-to-state dynamics provide a more accurate description of the NO + N reaction compared to Arrhenius rates.
  • Non-equilibrium effects significantly influence reaction completeness and require state-based treatment.
  • The choice of PES had minimal impact on species dynamics when STS information was employed.