Measurement of the associative detachment reaction H− + H → H2 + e− using a merged-beams method

Using a merged-beams method, we have performed absolute, energy-resolved measurements for the associative detachment reaction H− + H → H2 + e−. Our results remove a long-standing discrepancy between theory and experiment for this fundamental reaction. In particular, we find excellent agreement with...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2012-11, Vol.388 (8)
Main Authors: Miller, K A, Bruhns, H, Kreckel, H, Urbain, X, Savin, D W
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Language:English
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Physics
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Summary:Using a merged-beams method, we have performed absolute, energy-resolved measurements for the associative detachment reaction H− + H → H2 + e−. Our results remove a long-standing discrepancy between theory and experiment for this fundamental reaction. In particular, we find excellent agreement with theoretical results which previously seemed to be ruled out by a recent flowing afterglow experiment.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/388/8/082014