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Pairwise-correlated generalized valence bond model of electronic structure. V. A multiconfiguration overlap approximation for GVB pair energies. [Exploratory studies]

Conference · · Int. J. Quant. Chem., Symp.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6324492
A multiconfiguration overlap approximation for GVB pair correlation energies is developed and applied to the ground states of H/sub 2/ and LiH. The exploratory studies presented indicate that if the effects from three low-lying excitations beyond the GVB wave function are explicitly included, an overlap approximation is obtained for GVB molecular pair correlation energies that is accurate to 0.001 hartree (0.5 kcal/mole) for all internuclear distances from 0 to infinity, and gives the proper asymptotic form for van der Waals interactions. 29 references.
Research Organization:
Wesleyan Univ., Middletown, CT
OSTI ID:
6324492
Report Number(s):
CONF-780396-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Int. J. Quant. Chem., Symp.; (United States) Journal Volume: 12
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English