Quasiclassical molecular dynamic calculations of vibrationally and rotationally state selected dissociation cross-sections: N+N-2(v,j)-> 3N

Complete sets of dissociation cross-sections for the process N + N-2(upsilo n,j) --> 3N have been calculated by using a quasiclassical trajectory metho d over a potential energy surface developed by Lagana et al. (J. Phys. Chem . 91 (1987) 312). The results have been then used to calculate the global d issociation rate of the process for thermal conditions. The results show an Arrhenius behaviour and are in good agreement with experimental values. (C ) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.