Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: A simple quantum-defect model gives analytic expressions for the complex scattering length and threshold collision rates of ultracold molecules. If the probability of reaction in the short-range part of the collision is high, the model gives universal rate constants for s- and p-wave collisions that are independent of short-range dynamics. This model explains the magnitudes of the recently measured rate constants for collisions of two ultracold 40K87Rb molecules, or an ultracold 40K atom with the 40K87Rb molecule [S. Ospelkaus et al., Science 327, 853 (2010).
Source: Physical Review Letters
Authors: Zbigniew Idziaszek, Paul S. Julienne
Institutions: University of Warsaw, Joint Quantum Institute
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2048283446