Classical trajectory study on Ar-Cl-2 van der Waals system using a recent potential

Classical trajectories analysis, in a recent potential, are used to investi gate the dynamics of the rotational excitation process Ar + Cl-2(j) --> Ar + Cl-2(j'). Differential cross section, mean energy transferred and the rai nbow structure of the excitation process is presented, the results being co mpared with the experimental data. The present work will also provide anoth er test for the potential used, indicating which modification should be don e to improve its quality. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserve d.