Product state distribution

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009508",
  "term": "Product state distribution",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The distribution of product molecules among their possible quantum states (electronic, vibrational, rotational, and translational) following a chemical reaction. This distribution provides detailed insight into the dynamics of the reaction, revealing how the energy released is partitioned among the different degrees of freedom of the products. Experimental determination often involves spectroscopic techniques like laser-induced fluorescence or chemiluminescence.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "degrees of freedom"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1996, 68, 149. 'A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)' on page 178 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199668010149)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/product-state-distribution/"
}