Article
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
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2009
Disciplines
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.
DOI
10.1007/s00894-008-0371-3
Publisher's Statement
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Citation Information
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.