variational transition state theory

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This expression is applied to modifications of conventional @T06470@ in which the position of the @D01823@ in the potential-energy surface is varied. The rate is calculated with the surface at various positions, and the lowest rate calculated is taken to be closest to the truth.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 149. (A glossary of terms used in chemical kinetics, including reaction dynamics (IUPAC Recommendations 1996)) on page 190 [Terms] [Paper]