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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Theoretical Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry

Background:

  • Conceptual Density Functional Theory (DFT) offers reactivity descriptors.
  • The linear response function (χ(r,r")), particularly in its time-independent form, has been underutilized in chemistry.
  • Its potential for describing chemical phenomena remains largely unexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evaluation and study of the linear response function in its time-independent form.
  • To explore computational and representational approaches for χ(r,r").
  • To demonstrate the retrieval of chemical concepts and properties using the linear response function.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on computational methods for calculating and visualizing the linear response function.
  • Representation of χ(r,r") from unintegrated plots to atom-condensed matrices.
  • Application to atoms, molecules, and reaction paths.

Main Results:

  • The linear response function retrieves atomic shell structure in atoms.
  • It reveals chemical concepts like inductive/mesomeric effects, electron delocalization, and aromaticity in molecules.
  • Applications extend to aliphatic chains, various ring systems (organic, inorganic, metallic), and reaction path electronic structure variations.

Conclusions:

  • The linear response function is a powerful, versatile tool in conceptual DFT.
  • It provides a unified framework for understanding diverse chemical phenomena.
  • Its connection to nearsightedness and alchemical derivatives offers further theoretical insights.