Self-broadening of water vapor transitions via the complex Robert–Bonamy theory

Abstract

Calculations of self-broadened half-widths and self-induced pressure shifts are made using the complex Robert–Bonamy formalism. The results of calculations using different approximations of the intermolecular potential indicate that this is a strong collision system. The effects of the imaginary components on the half-widths are studied. The temperature, vibrational, and rotational state dependence of the half-width are investigated. Results are compared with measurements from the database of self-broadening of water vapor [Gamache RR, Hartmann J-M. An intercomparison of measured pressure-broadening and pressure-shifting parameters of water vapor. Can J Chem 2004; 82: 1013–27].