Adiabaticity of electron transfer

The proton has time to transit from the initial to fmal states under the condition Y > 1. Electron terms change similarly. The transition between the Uj and terms occurs near r in the region of values of proton coordinates Ar where Ui = Uf AF, AFe being the splitting of electron levels when the system exists in the state q. The criterion of adiabaticity of electron transfer is determined by the parameter... 

The coupling between electron transfer rates and solvent dynamics has also been the subject of reviews. Fleming and Wolynes have written a general overview of theoretical work and experimental observations concerning the effect of solvent dynamics on the kinetic behavior of very fast chemical processes.Weaver and McManis have reviewed their experimental investigations of the coupling between solvent frictional effects and the adiabaticity of electron transfer rates of ftw-cyclopentadienyl complexes. 

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