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MONTHLY NOTICES OF THE ROYAL ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Volume 319, Issue 3, Pages 837-850Publisher
OXFORD UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-8711.2000.03911.x
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molecular processes; stars : formation; ISM : abundances; ISM : clouds ISM : molecules
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In recent years it has become evident that large differences can exist between model results of grain-surface chemistry obtained from a rate equation approach and from a Monte Carlo technique. This dichotomy has led to the development of a modified rate equation method, in which a key element is the artificial slowing down of the diffusion rate of surface hydrogen atoms. Recent laboratory research into the surface diffusion rate of atomic hydrogen suggests that atomic hydrogen moves more slowly on grains than heretofore assumed. This research appears to lessen the need for modifications to the rate equation method. Based on the new laboratory work, we have developed appropriate models of gas-phase and grain surface chemistry in quiescent dense cloud cores to examine the chemical effects of slowing down the rate at which atomic H can scan over dust surfaces. Furthermore, we have investigated the effect of slowing down the rate at which all species can move over grain surfaces.
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