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Fixed node diffusion Monte Carlo using a genetic algorithm: a study of the CO-(4)He(N) complex, N = 1…10.

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  • 1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-0300, USA.

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A new genetic algorithm-diffusion Monte Carlo (GA-DMC) method accurately computes rovibrational states of CO-(4)He(N) complexes, revealing transitions in quantum solvation and superfluidity.

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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Chemistry and Molecular Physics
  • Computational Many-Body Physics
  • Superfluidity and Quantum Droplets

Background:

  • The diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC) method is essential for calculating quantum states but requires approximations for systems with nodes.
  • Previous studies explored CO-(4)He(N) complexes using high-resolution spectroscopy to investigate microscopic superfluidity.
  • Understanding the transition from molecular complexes to quantum solvated systems is crucial for condensed matter physics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply a novel genetic algorithm-diffusion Monte Carlo (GA-DMC) approach for computing rovibrational states of CO-(4)He(N) complexes.
  • To investigate the onset of microscopic superfluidity and the transition to quantum solvation in these complexes.
  • To validate the GA-DMC method by comparing its predictions with experimental spectroscopic data.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of a genetic algorithm (GA) to compute nodal surfaces on-the-fly, integrated with diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC).
  • Calculation of rovibrational states for CO-(4)He(N) complexes with N up to 10.
  • Analysis of a-type (microwave) and b-type (millimeter-wave) spectral frequencies to understand complex behavior.

Main Results:

  • The GA-DMC method shows good agreement with experimental microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies for CO-(4)He(N) complexes.
  • Observed spectral frequency shifts indicate a transition from molecular complex to quantum solvated system as N increases from 1 to 3.
  • The method potentially detects the subtle splitting in the b-type series at N=7, consistent with experimental observations.

Conclusions:

  • The GA-DMC algorithm provides an accurate and efficient method for calculating rovibrational states in systems with nodes.
  • The study confirms the transition to quantum solvation and provides insights into microscopic superfluidity in doped helium droplets.
  • The GA-DMC approach offers advantages for computing complex quantum systems, with ongoing evaluation of its limitations.