Differential scattering of polarized molecules: Computations for He+CO

摘要

Calculations have been carried out on the differential scattering cross sections of polarized CO molecules colliding with He atoms. The results are qualitatively different from similar calculations carried out for Hendash;HCl collisions. A rough coupled states theory enables a qualitative interpretation of the elastic scattering and, by inference, suggests that experiments, such as are involved in these calculations, are a true measure of the molecular anisotropy.