Long-range versus short-range effects in cold molecular ion-neutral collisions

Abstract

Studies on reactions between cold molecular ions and neutral atoms provide insights into intermolecular interactions. Here the authors explore the kinetics and dynamics of charge-transfer collisions between the cold N$${}_{2}^{+}$$ 2+ and O$${}_{2}^{+}$$ 2+ ions and neutral Rb atoms and discuss the role of long- and short-range effects.