Generalized opacity functions in reactive scattering: the Ar+ + D2 and K + halogens reactions

The method devised by Collins and Gilbert for obtaining generalized opacity and deflection functions from reactive and non-reactive cross sections is extended and applied to experimental data on the Ar++D2→ArD++D reaction and to data on a series of K + halogens reactions. The resulting opacity functions show systematic variations and suggest mechanistic interpretations. (Auth.)