Photodissociation cross sections from the E,F state of H2

Photodissociation cross sections were calculated for transitions from the v=6, J=1 level of the E,F 1∑+g state of H2 to the continua of the B 1∑+u, C 1∏u, and B′ 1∑+u states. The results include the first accurate calculations of transitions to the continua of these states for energies extremely close to threshold. The need for a small adjustment to the B′ state potential was established, and a simple ad hoc procedure for this was developed. The calculations predict a prominent resonance very near threshold, and oscillatory behavior at larger energies.