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Modeling donor/acceptor interactions: Combined roles of theory and computation

Journal Article · · International Journal of Quantum Chemistry
An extended superexchange model for electron transfer (ET) matrix elements (H{sub DA}) has been formulated as a superposition of McConnell-type pathways and implemented by combined use of configuration interaction wave functions (obtained using the INDO/s model of Zerner and co-workers) and the generalized Muliken-Hush formulation of charge-localized diabatic states. Applications are made for et (and hold transfer) in several donor/bridge/acceptor radical anion (and cation) systems, (DBA){sup {+-}}, allowing detailed comparison with experimental H{sub DA} estimates. For the case of oligo phenylene ethynylene (OPE) bridges, the role of {pi} and {sigma} electronic manifolds for different distributions of phenylene torsion angles is analyzed in detail.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
20017575
Journal Information:
International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, Journal Name: International Journal of Quantum Chemistry Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 77; ISSN IJQCB2; ISSN 0020-7608
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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