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Dual-Functional Tamm-Dancoff Approximation: A Convenient Density Functional Method that Correctly Describes S1/S0

Yinan Shu1, Kelsey A Parker1, Donald G Truhlar1

  • 1Department of Chemistry, Chemical Theory Center, and Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, University of Minnesota , Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0431, United States.

The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters
|April 19, 2017
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A new dual-functional Tamm-Dancoff approximation (DF-TDA) method improves time-dependent Kohn-Sham density functional theory calculations. This approach accurately models conical intersection seams in photochemistry, overcoming limitations of previous methods.

Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Theoretical Chemistry

Background:

  • Time-dependent Kohn-Sham density functional theory (TD-KSDFT) is effective for calculating vertical excitation energies.
  • A key limitation is the inadequate description of double excitation character, impacting photochemistry applications.
  • Existing methods incorrectly predict the dimensionality of conical intersection seams between electronic states.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel, user-friendly method to enhance TD-KSDFT.
  • To address the limitations in describing double excitation character and conical intersection seams.
  • To achieve global accuracy comparable to conventional TD-KSDFT methods.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the dual-functional Tamm-Dancoff approximation (DF-TDA).

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  • Implementation within the TD-KSDFT framework.
  • Assessment of accuracy and topological recovery of potential energy surfaces.

    • Main Results:

    • The DF-TDA method demonstrates global accuracy comparable to standard TD-KSDFT.
    • It successfully recovers the correct double cone topology at S1/S0 conical intersection seams.
    • The method overcomes the dimensionality error in conical intersection seam calculations.

    Conclusions:

    • The DF-TDA offers a conceptually simple and easy-to-implement advancement for TD-KSDFT.
    • It provides a more accurate description of excited states and their intersections, crucial for photochemistry.
    • This method enhances the applicability of TD-KSDFT in studying complex molecular systems and photochemical processes.