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Relativistic effects on molecular hyperfine interactions: Application to XeF and CsO

Journal Article · · J. Chem. Phys.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.445587· OSTI ID:5541559
A relativistic theory of molecular hyperfine interactions is presented, based on the use of multiple scattering theory to generate approximate solutions to the Dirac equation. This approach should be especially useful for radicals with significant orbital contributions to the hyperfine tensor. Results for XeF and CsO are in good agreement with experiment, and show that orbital interactions are important for both heavy and light atoms, and that A/sub perpendicular/ for fluorine in XeF is likely to be negative.
Research Organization:
Department of Chemistry, University of California, Davis, California 95616
OSTI ID:
5541559
Journal Information:
J. Chem. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Chem. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 79:10; ISSN JCPSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English