Ion $H_2^{+}$ can dissociate in a strong magnetic field

Abstract

In framework of a variational method the molecular ion $H_2^{+}$ in a magnetic field is studied. An optimal form of the vector potential corresponding to a given magnetic field (gauge fixing) is chosen variationally. It is shown that for any magnetic field strength as well as for any orientation of the molecular axis the system $(ppe)$ possesses a minimum in the potential energy. The stable configuration always corresponds to elongation along the magnetic line. However, for magnetic fields $B\gtrsim 5\times 10^{11}G$ and some orientations the ion $H_2^{+}$ becomes unstable decaying to $H-atom+p$.

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• H2+ ion in strong magnetic field: a variational study

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