Dynamics in other Phases

Question 1

scattering of lighter atoms

Answer 1

near-specular distributions indicating elastic scattering

Question 2

scattering of heavier atoms

Answer 2

angular broadening indicating impulsive scattering

Question 3

fraction of atoms scattered

Answer 3

decreases with increasing mass of atom and increases with increasing surface temp

Question 4

how does surrounding liquid affect PES and dynamics

Answer 4

solvent can relax vibrational excitement before its detected