Distortion of H 2 potentials by embedding into an electron gas at molecule scattering by a metal surface

Abstract

A screening action of electrons from the selvage of a solid on a molecule scattered by a solid surface at grazing incidence is considered. Electronic states of a neutral hydrogen molecule in the vicinity of a metal surface are calculated using the screened Hulthén potential. Results of the calculations give a dependence of the molecule potential energies on the electron density.