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In this article we report the results of ab-initio R-matrix calculations for low energy e-HNCO scattering processes such as elastic, electronic excitation, and dissociation. The processes are investigated using static exchange with polarisation and complete active space-configuration interaction models. Formation of resonance is observed in elastic and electronic excitation channels. The resonances are studied and characterized for the first time for the present target molecule.
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This manuscript has no associated data or the data will not be deposited. [Authors’ comment: The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request.]
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BA is pleased to acknowledge the support of this research by Science and Engineering Research Board, Govt. of India through SERB-RESPOND project Grant No. EMR/2016/005035.
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Modak, P., Antony, B. Electron scattering from HNCO. Eur. Phys. J. D 75, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjd/s10053-021-00066-y
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