Abstract
Vibrational-translational energy transfer probabilities and collisional efficiencies are calculated for atom-polyatomic molecule collisions. It is assumed that a collision complex is formed and that the total internal vibrational energy is statistically distributed among all the modes of the complex. An attractive potential is assumed and account is taken of the centrifugal barrier. Conservation of system angular momentum is imposed. Convolution of the several thermal distribution functions is carried out and completeness and detailed balance are observed. Comparison of calculated quantum statistical quantities with experiment is made for the thermal isomerization of methyl and ethyl isocyanide in the presence of heavy atomic bath gases, such as Xe or Ar, and semiquantitative agreement is found.
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