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diatomic

(of a compound or molecule)
a. containing two atoms
b. containing two characteristic groups or atoms

diatomic

[¦dī·ə′täm·ik]
(chemistry)
Consisting of two atoms.
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The tiny size of conventional diatomic molecules in the sub-nanometer regime hinders direct optical resolution of their constituents.
Germany : Direct observation of giant molecules
diatomic molecule (whether homonuclear or heteronuclear) always changes
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Forensic Science. I: Principles, Comparison to Infrared Spectroscopy, and Instrumentation
The diatomic gas molecule's vibrational energy would be related to the absorption and/or emission of its surrounding blackbody/thermal radiation at temperature (T).
Kinetic Theory: Flatlining of Polyatomic Gases
There is no question that, for the hydrogen atom, the squared angular momentum should be based on l (l + 1), as Schroedinger (1926a) obtained, but a diatomic molecule is an entity with properties distinct from those of a hydrogen atom, even if there be a formal correspondence between the Coulomb problem and a quadratic harmonic oscillator in multiple dimensions (Kostelecky et alii, 1985).
[(J + 1/2).sup.2] OR J(J + 1) AS FUNCTIONAL FOR ROTATIONAL TERMS IN ANALYSIS OF MOLECULAR SPECTRA
The vibration rotation energy of an electronic state of a diatomic molecule is commonly represented by [E.sub.vJ] = [E.sub.v] + [lambda][B.sub.v] + [[lambda].sup.2][D.sub.v] + [[lambda].sup.3][H.sub.v] + [[lambda].sup.4][L.sub.v] + [[lambda].sup.5][M.sub.v] ..., where [lambda] = J(J + 1), v and J are, respectively, the vibrational and rotational quantum numbers, [E.sub.v] is the pure vibrational energy, [B.sub.v] the rotational constant, and [D.sub.v], [H.sub.v], [L.sub.v] + ...
Solution of the Rovibrational Schrodinger Equation of a Molecule Using the Volterra Integral Equation
Sever, "Modified l-states of diatomic molecules subject to central potentials plus an angle-dependent potential," Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, vol.
Solutions of the D-Dimensional Schrodinger Equation with the Hyperbolic Poschl-Teller Potential plus Modified Ring-Shaped Term
Noble, "Breathers on diatomic Fermi-Pasta-Ulam lattices," Physica D: Nonlinear Phenomena, vol.
On the Periodic Orbits of Four-Particle Time-Dependent FPU Chains
Diatomic molecules according to the wave mechanics.
Luminescence properties of chlorine molecules in glassy Si[O.sub.2] and optical fibre waveguides
Nitrogen is a diatomic molecule and the equivalence ratio of the mixture can be controlled without changing of the polytropic index.
Chemical Reaction Processes of Fuel Reformation by Diesel Engine Piston Compression of Rich Homogeneous Air-Fuel Mixture
It's caused by hot diatomic carbon ([C.sub.2]) fluorescing in the ultraviolet sunlight.
The Poleward Trek of Comet ASASSN1: heading far north, this telescopic target should be at its best in October and November
In this paper, we present an alternative proposal to the understanding and interpretation of the dipole moment of diatomic molecules, present content in the curriculum of physical chemistry and quantum chemistry disciplines in undergraduate chemistry courses.
Analysis and Validation of Dipole Moment Calculations in Chemistry Teaching
Its involvement in so many biological processes, its simple diatomic structure and highly reactive nature enables it to form various complexes with other cellular components (Bogdan, 2001).
High-throughput Screening of Rice for Nitrosative-stress Response and the Identification of Effective pH Range for Nitric Oxide Donor S-Nitrocysteine

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