Non-Applicability for the Li(+) - H2 Ion Molecule System of an INDO Potential Energy Surface or of the Approximate Monopole-Transition Moment Long Range Force Expressions,

Abstract

Approximate monopole and transition moment methods have been customarily used for calculating long-range intermolecular forces in biological systems. These long-range forces are a major factor in governing the interaction of rare gases with physiological substrates. To test the reliability of of these calculation methods, the customary approximations were applied to one of the simplest systems (Li(+) + H2) and the results were compared with a rigorous calculation which is possible for this case. The agreement between the intermolecular energies calculated by the two methods was not satisfactory and the approximate long-range expressions were not applicable. Comparison with accurate calculations suggest an approach to the realization of better approximations for these forces. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0723217

Entities

People

  • Joyce J. Kaufman
  • R. Predny

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Energy
  • Molecules
  • Potential Energy
  • Reliability
  • Substrates
  • Systems Biology
  • Transitions

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  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics