The Morse potential parameters for oxygen are given by D e = 5.211 eV, = 2.78

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The Morse potential parameters for oxygen are given by De = 5.211 eV, α = 2.78 Å−1, and re =1.207 Å. Using the result from the previous problem, estimate the energy necessary to excite the oxygen molecule out of its ground state. Compare with your answer to Problem 7.10.

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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