Special issues No. 2,
Pages: 66,
https://doi.org/10.69646/15scslsa41
XV Serbian Conference on Spectral Line Shapes in Astrophysics
Published by: Astronomical Observatory Belgrade

This contribution emphasizes the growing significance of atomic and molecular data in interpreting, diagnosing, and modeling complex physical processes. It focuses on electron-driven collisions involving small molecules, which are critical for accurate simulations. We present dissociative recombination rate coefficients for a broad parameter range, offering valuable data for diverse scientific applications. These rates help reveal molecular ion presence and inform on excited-state populations, ionization, and optical properties in weakly ionized media and cold astrophysical plasmas, improving the understanding and modeling of such environments.