Alpha particle chemistry. On the formation of stable complexes between He2+ and other simple species: implications for atmospheric and interstellar chemistry
(1) Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040, USA;(2) Department of Chemistry, Cleveland State University, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
Abstract:
The possibility that stable complexes may be formed between alpha particles (He2+) and small molecules is investigated using QCISD quantum mechanical calculations. Implications for their presence in the
terrestrial atmosphere and/or in interstellar space are discussed.
Figure Optimized structure of a stable H2OHe2+ complex