Simulating rotationally inelastic collisions using a direct simulation Monte Carlo method

A new approach to simulating rotational cooling using a direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC) method is described and applied to the rotational cooling of ammonia seeded into a helium supersonic jet. The method makes use of ab initio rotational state changing cross sections calculated as a function o...

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Main Authors: Schullian, O, Loreau, J, Vaeck, N, van der Avoird, A, Heazlewood, BR, Rennick, CJ, Softley, TP
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Taylor and Francis 2015