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The Characteristic (Crossover) Temperature in the Theory of Thermally Activated Tunneling Processes

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Quantum Systems in Chemistry and Physics. Trends in Methods and Applications

Part of the book series: Topics in Molecular Organization and Engineering ((MOOE,volume 16))

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We reconsider the concept of a characteristic (crossover) temperature and its applications to thermally activated tunneling processes. Alternative definitions of this concept are discussed. The analysis reveals the various aspects of the characteristic temperature and its derivatives in electron emission theory and reaction rate theory, including the proper dynamic and the stochastic approaches to the latter theory.

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Christov, S.G. (1997). The Characteristic (Crossover) Temperature in the Theory of Thermally Activated Tunneling Processes. In: McWeeny, R., Maruani, J., Smeyers, Y.G., Wilson, S. (eds) Quantum Systems in Chemistry and Physics. Trends in Methods and Applications. Topics in Molecular Organization and Engineering, vol 16. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4894-8_7

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