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Area of Science:

  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Theoretical Chemistry
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • The decomposition of the spin operator <Ŝ(2)> is crucial for understanding electron spin properties in quantum systems.
  • Existing methods, particularly Mulliken-type schemes, can introduce ambiguities in the Hilbert-space decomposition of two-electron quantities.
  • There is a need for robust and physically consistent methods for spin operator decomposition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a general decomposition of the spin operator <Ŝ(2)> within the Hilbert-space framework.
  • To address and resolve inherent ambiguities in the Hilbert-space decomposition of two-electron quantities.
  • To develop and validate a formalism consistent with established population analysis schemes.

Main Methods:

  • Hilbert-space analysis applied to the spin operator <Ŝ(2)>.
  • Development of effective atomic densities formalism for simplified decomposition expressions.
  • Mapping to derive Hilbert-space expressions compatible with Löwdin population analysis.

Main Results:

  • The one- and two-center components of the <Ŝ(2)> decomposition satisfy all current physical requirements.
  • A detailed discussion of ambiguities in Hilbert-space decomposition, especially with Mulliken-type schemes.
  • Derivation of simple and consistent expressions for <Ŝ(2)> decomposition using effective atomic densities, aligning with Mulliken population analysis.
  • Successful derivation of Hilbert-space expressions within the Löwdin population analysis framework.

Conclusions:

  • The effective atomic densities formalism provides a straightforward and consistent method for <Ŝ(2)> decomposition in Hilbert space.
  • Numerical results obtained using the Löwdin population analysis framework are more robust and reliable.
  • The developed methods offer improved accuracy and consistency for spin analysis in quantum chemical calculations.