PROJECTS

 

Spin-adapted coupled-cluster theory for the treatment of low-spin open-shell states

 


PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Prof. Dr. Jürgen Gauß
Universität Mainz
Institut für Physikalische Chemie

Jakob-Welder-Weg 11
55099 Mainz

06131/ 392-3736
06131/ 392-3768
gauss@uni-mainz.de

PROJECT RESEARCH ASSISTANT

 


ABSTRACT

To extend the applicability of coupled-cluster theory in quantum chemical (multi-reference cases) is proposed. The initial focus will be on open-shell singlet states (i.e., biradicals) requiring at least two reference determinants. A spin-adapted scheme is suggested based on the projection of Schrödinger and spin eigenvalue equations onto excited configuration function. For chemical applications, a computer program will be developed that allows the efficient computation of molecular energies and properties.