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¹Chemical Physics Department, Weizmann Institute of Science, 76100, Rehovoth, Israel.

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The Herman-Kluk semiclassical initial value representation (SCIVR) accurately models quantum internal conversion dynamics. This method shows promise for studying large molecules, outperforming traditional harmonic approximations.

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Area of Science:

Quantum mechanics
Computational chemistry
Chemical dynamics

Background:

Internal conversion is a quantum mechanical process crucial for molecular deactivation.
Current "on the fly" rate computations often rely on harmonic approximations, which are inadequate for anharmonic systems typical in electronic transitions.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the applicability of the Herman-Kluk (HK) semiclassical initial value representation (SCIVR) for "on the fly" internal conversion rate calculations.
To evaluate the accuracy of HK-SCIVR for systems with anharmonic degrees of freedom.

Main Methods:

The study employed the Herman-Kluk (HK) SCIVR method.
Calculations were performed on a model system featuring two coupled, anharmonic degrees of freedom.
The accuracy was further validated by computing a first-order correction to the HK-SCIVR approximation.

Main Results:

The HK-SCIVR method provided a good approximation to the exact quantum dynamics.
The harmonic approximation was found to be largely unsatisfactory across a broad parameter range.
Mode coupling had a minimal impact on the results for the specific model studied.

Conclusions:

The HK-SCIVR methodology is a suitable and accurate approach for "on the fly" studies of internal conversion in complex molecular systems.
This technique offers a viable alternative to less accurate harmonic approximations for simulating quantum dynamics.