A wave packet based statistical approach to complex-forming reactions

A wave packet based statistical model is suggested for complex-forming reactions. This model assumes statistical formation and decay of the long-lived reaction complex and computes reaction cross sections and their energy dependence from capture probabilities. This model is very efficient and reasonably accurate for reactions dominated by long-lived resonances, as confirmed by its application to the C(D-1)+H-2 reaction. (C) 2004 American Institute of Physics.