Clusters: Link between Molecules and Solids.

Abstract

The physics and chemistry of clusters is discussed. First, clusters are compared with molecules, on the one hand, and then with solids on the other. It is found that clusters are an intermediate state, and therefore of special interest. The Huckel model is elucidated since this is the simplest of possible semi-empirical methods, and since it is readily applied to clusters. Two kinds of clusters are discussed in greater detail: alkali-metal clusters, because they are the obvious candidate for application of the Huckel model, and Buckminsterfullerene, which is a C60 cluster arranged in a soccer ball geometry. Keywords: Clusters; Molecules, Solids, Link, Huckel model, Carbon.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA188170

Entities

People

  • Daniel A. Jelski
  • Thomas F. George

Organizations

  • University at Buffalo

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Mass Spectra
  • Mass Spectroscopy
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Military Research
  • Molecules
  • New York
  • Physics
  • United States
  • United States Government

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  • Chemistry

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  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Organic Chemistry