A crossed-beam study of the F+HD→HF+D reaction: The resonance-mediated channel

Abstract

This is the last report of our extensive studies on the title reaction. Presented here are the state-to-state differential cross section determinations at 11 collision energies, ranging from 1.30 to 4.53 kcal/mol. Together with previously reported results at six lower energies (0.4-1.18 kcal/mol), this perhaps represents one of the most comprehensive set of data from a single investigation for any chemical reaction. The information contents of this set of data are examined in detail, from which the dynamical consequences of reactive resonances are elucidated. Qualitative interpretations of some of the major findings are proposed. Observations that need further theoretical investigations for better physical understanding are pointed out.