A simple formula is presented for calculating the approximate partition function of a hindered internal rotational mode of a polyatomic molecule. The formula gives useful accuracy over the whole range from harmonic oscillator to hindered rotator to free rotator.
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Donald G. Truhlar (1991) studied this question.
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