Vibrationally enhanced product (HeH+) cross section for the reaction, He + H+2 (v = 0 and 1; j = 0) HeH+ + H

Key Points

• The cross section observed for the HeH+ reaction shows vibrational enhancement, with significant production in specific vibrational states.
• Key evidence includes a measurable increase of 30% in reaction efficiency for the v=1 state compared to v=0.
• Analysis examines the reaction He + H+2 transitioning to HeH+ + H through experimental and theoretical frameworks.
• This study supports further exploration of vibrational dynamics in molecular systems for astrophysical applications.