Advances in Chemical Physics, Volume 163 [Hardcover]

The Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics field with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline.

•    This is the only series of volumes available that presents the cutting edge of research in chemical physics
•    Includes 10 contributions from leading experts in this field of research
•    Contains a representative cross-section of research in chemical reaction dynamics and state of the art quantum description of intramolecular and intermolecular dynamics
•    Structured with an editorial framework that makes the book an excellent supplement to an advanced graduate class in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or molecular physics

List of Contributors Volume 163 ix

Foreword xi

Preface to the Series xiii

Applications of Quantum Statistical Methods to the Treatment of Collisions 1
Paul J. Dagdigian and Millard H. Alexander

Quantum Dynamics in Photodetachment of Polyatomic Anions 45
Jianyi Ma and Hua Guo

Recent Advances in Quantum Dynamics Studies of Gas-Surface Reactions 77
Xiangjian Shen and Dong H. Zhang

Quantum Scattering and Semiclassical Transition State Theory Calculations on Chemical Reactions of Polyatomic Molecules in Reduced Dimensions 117
Samuel M. Greene, Xiao Shan, and David C. Clary

Adiabatic Switching Applied to the Vibrations of syn-CH₃CHOO and Implications for “Zero-Point Leak” and Isomerization in Quasiclassical Trajectory Calculations 151