Electron-molecule collision calculations: a primer

Abstract

Abstract 
Electron-molecule collisions drive many natural phenomena and are playing an increasing role in modern technologies.
Over recent years studies of these collision processes have become increasingly driven by quantum mechanical
calculations rather than experiments. This tutorial surveys important issues, underlying physics and theoretical methods 
used to study electron molecule collisions. It is aimed at the non-specialist with suitable references for further reading
for those interested and pointers to software for those wanting to perform actual calculations.