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\({}_{2}^{+}\) and O\({}_{2}^{+}\) ions and neutral Rb atoms and discuss the role of long- and short-range effects.
- Alexander D. Dörfler
- Pascal Eberle
- Stefan Willitsch