Algebraic approach to thermodynamic properties of diatomic molecules

Angelova, Maia and Frank, A. (2005) Algebraic approach to thermodynamic properties of diatomic molecules. Physics of Atomic Nuclei. ISSN 10637788

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Abstract

A simple model extending Lie algebraic techniques is applied to the analysis of thermodynamic vibrational properties of diatomic molecules. Local anharmonic effects are described by means of a Morse-like potential and the corresponding anharmonic bosons are associated with the SU(2) algebra. The total number of anharmonic bosons, fixed by the potential shape, is determined for a large number of diatomic molecules. A vibrational high-temperature partition function and the related thermodynamic functions are derived and studied in terms of the parameters of the model. The idea of a critical temperature is introduced in relation to the specific heat. A physical interpretation in terms of a quantum deformation associated with the model is given.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	G100 Mathematics
Department:	Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering
Depositing User:	EPrint Services
Date Deposited:	19 Nov 2008 15:05
Last Modified:	13 Oct 2019 00:23
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/2990

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