Calculations of Intermolecular Potentials Relevant for Defense Research

Abstract

Intermolecular forces govern many physical, chemical and biological processes. It is now possible to model such forces on computers using theoretical quantum mechanical methods developed by our group. Recent advances in computer hardware and software allow investigations of typical molecules found in explosives, propellants and solvents. The AASERT grant supported graduate students involved in this research. Their work helped to obtain state of the art potential energy hypersurfaces for various molecules relevant for the defense mission.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 02, 2000
Accession Number
ADA386147

Entities

People

  • Krzysztof Szalewicz

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Processes
  • Education
  • Energetic Materials
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Euler Angles
  • Explosives
  • Heat Capacity
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Materials
  • Molar Heat Capacity
  • Molecules
  • Perturbation Theory
  • Potential Energy
  • Propellants
  • Spectra
  • Students

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Research Science/Academic Research

Technology Areas

  • Quantum Computing