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On-the-fly dynamics simulations of transient anions

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Author(s):
Kossoski, F. [1] ; Varella, M. T. do N. [2] ; Barbatti, M. [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Aix Marseille Univ, ICR, CNRS, Marseille - France
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Inst Phys, Rua Matao 1731, BR-05508090 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Chemical Physics; v. 151, n. 22 DEC 14 2019.
Web of Science Citations: 1
Abstract

A novel theoretical framework for describing the dynamics of transient anions is presented. An ensemble of classical trajectories is propagated on-the-fly, where resonance energies are computed with bound state techniques, and resonance widths are modeled with a combination of bound state and scattering calculations. The methodology was benchmarked against quantum dynamics results for model potential energy curves, and excellent agreement was attained. As a first application, we considered the electron induced dissociation of chloroethane. We found that electron attachment readily stretches the C-Cl bond, which stabilizes the transient anion within similar to 10 fs and leads to the release of fast chloride ions. Both magnitude and shape of the computed dissociative electron attachment cross sections are very similar to the available experimental data, even though we found the results to be very sensitive on the accuracy of the underlying methods. These encouraging results place the proposed methodology as a promising approach for studies on transient anions' dynamics of medium sized molecules. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/21880-7 - Implementation of finite lifetimes of transient anions into semiclassical dynamics simulations
Grantee:Fábris Kossoski
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research Internship - Post-doctor
FAPESP's process: 15/23792-5 - Semiclassical non-adiabatic dynamics of transient anions
Grantee:Fábris Kossoski
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 17/24145-9 - Anionic and positronic transient molecular states
Grantee:Andre de Pinho Vieira
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants