title: Reactive resonance in a polyatomic reaction.
abstract: In the course of an extensive investigation aimed at understanding the detailed mechanisms of a prototypical polyatomic reaction, several remarkable observations were uncovered. To interpret these findings, we surmise the existence of a reactive resonance in this polyatomic reaction. The reaction of concern is F+CH4-->HF+CH3, and the abnormal attributes were revealed only near the reaction threshold. The discovery of reactive resonance in a polyatomic reaction is more than just an extension from a typical atom+diatom reaction. As shown here, it holds great promise to disentangle the elusive intramolecular vibrational dynamics of transient collision complex in the critical transition-state region.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Atomic and Molecular Sciences, Academia Sinica, P.O. Box 23-166, Taipei, Taiwan 106.
authors.forename: Weicheng
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Shiu
authors.forename: Jim J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.forename: Kopin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Liu