Quantum-State-Specific Reaction Rate Measurements for the Photo-induced Reaction Ca${}^{+}$ + O${}_2$ $\to$ CaO${}^{+}$ + O

Philipp C. Schmid, Mikhail I. Miller, James Greenberg +3

Atoms and molecules often react at different rates depending on their internal quantum states. Thus, controlling which internal states are populated can be used to manipulate the r…