The time dependent angular correlation of successive gamma rays emitted by a nucleus coupled by a quadrupolar field to a randomly reorienting molecule is calculated for a complete range of rates of molecular motion using a strong collision model. The results in the fast and slow motion limits are similar to those previously obtained using a diffusional model. Calculated curves of G 22(t) are given in the intermediate range of rates of motion and the results compared with published experimental observations.
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