Abstract
A variational principle for the rates of termolecular processes is proposed and then applied to recombination between atomic ions with excellent results. The variational expression when minimized with respect to stabilization probabilities is capable of providing rates identical to those determined from the quasi-steady-state solution of the full Master equation. Connection is made with electrical networks and with the principle of least dissipation.
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