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Lost topological (Berry) phase factor in electronic structure calculations. Example: the ozone molecule.

Pablo Garcia-Fernandez1, Isaac B Bersuker, James E Boggs

  • 1Institute for Theoretical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712-0165, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|May 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Standard electronic structure calculations may fail if they ignore the Jahn-Teller effect, leading to inaccurate vibrational frequencies and energy spectra. This study highlights the importance of considering symmetry distortions for accurate polyatomic system analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Computational Physics
  • Molecular Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Standard electronic structure calculations often assume high symmetry, potentially overlooking distortions.
  • The Jahn-Teller effect is a key mechanism causing symmetry lowering in polyatomic systems.
  • Neglecting these distortions can impact the accuracy of calculated properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the potential inaccuracies in standard electronic structure computations.
  • To highlight the role of the Jahn-Teller effect in symmetry lowering.
  • To show the presence of the Berry phase factor even without conical intersections.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of electronic structures of polyatomic systems.
  • Investigation of the Jahn-Teller effect and its consequences.

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  • Examination of vibronic energy level spectra and Berry phase factors.
  • Specific case study on the ozone molecule.

    • Main Results:

    • Standard calculations may yield faulty global minimum configurations and vibrational frequencies.
    • Lowering of configuration symmetry due to the Jahn-Teller effect is often neglected.
    • The Berry phase factor, crucial for vibronic spectra, can be lost in standard computations.
    • The Berry phase factor is present even without apparent conical intersections.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate electronic structure computations require consideration of symmetry lowering induced by the Jahn-Teller effect.
    • The Berry phase factor significantly influences vibronic energy levels and should be accounted for.
    • The findings are relevant for understanding molecular systems, including ozone.