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6. Cross Section: Use the same potential as used in the previous three problems
to calculate classical differential cross section and total cross section. Provide a
physical interpretation for these two quantities.
7. Favorite Diatomic Molecule: Pick your favorite diatomic molecule, then use the
literature to find the well depth and the equilibrium position. Compare deflection
angles, differential cross section, and total elastic cross section using both the
Lennard–Jones potential and the Morse potential (with β constrained to have the
same value of σ as the Lennard–Jones potential). Compare with experimental
results if possible. Can you get a better agreement with the experimental results
by adjusting β in the Morse potential?
1 From the Phenomenology of Chemical Reactions …
6. Cross Section: Use the same potential as used in the previous three problems
to calculate classical differential cross section and total cross section. Provide a
physical interpretation for these two quantities.
7. Favorite Diatomic Molecule: Pick your favorite diatomic molecule, then use the
literature to find the well depth and the equilibrium position. Compare deflection
angles, differential cross section, and total elastic cross section using both the
Lennard–Jones potential and the Morse potential (with β constrained to have the
same value of σ as the Lennard–Jones potential). Compare with experimental
results if possible. Can you get a better agreement with the experimental results
by adjusting β in the Morse potential?