Alpha Particle Chemistry. On the Formation of Stable Complexes Between He2+ and Other Simple Species: Implications for Atmospheric and Interstellar Chemistry

Authors

John P. Coyne, Gilmour Academy
David W. Ball, Cleveland State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2009

Publication Title

Journal of Molecular Modeling

Abstract

The possibility that stable complexes may be formed between alpha particles (He²⁺) and small molecules is investigated using QCISD quantum mechanical calculations. Implications for their presence in the terrestrial atmosphere and/or in interstellar space are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Coyne, J.; Ball, D. Alpha particle chemistry. On the formation of stable complexes between He2+ and other simple species: implications for atmospheric and interstellar chemistry. Journal of Molecular Modeling 2009, 15, 35-40.

DOI

10.1007/s00894-008-0371-3

Publisher's Statement

“The final publication is available at link.springer.com”.

Volume

15

Issue

1