The lowest rotation states of H3+ and symmetry considerations in dissociative e− capture

15 March 1977

journal article
letter
Published by AIP Publishing in The Journal of Chemical Physics

Vol. 66 (6) , 2756-2758
https://doi.org/10.1063/1.434230

Abstract

Symmetry of the lowest‐lying internal states of H₃⁺ and the selection rules governing transitions following electron capture by these states are considered. H₃⁺ is a constituent of interstellar medium and lowest‐lying states at temperatures of 3–30°K play a significant role.(AIP)

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