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¹Laboratoire de Physique Théorique , Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen , Algeria.

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We computed potential energy curves for diatomic Cesium Sulfide (CsS) using advanced ab initio methods. Spin-orbit effects significantly influence these curves, impacting spectroscopic parameters and revealing a unique "bowl" potential for the 2^2Π state.

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Area of Science:

Theoretical Chemistry
Computational Physics
Molecular Spectroscopy

Background:

Accurate potential energy curves (PECs) are crucial for understanding molecular behavior.
Diatomic molecules like Cesium Sulfide (CsS) serve as fundamental systems for theoretical study.
The influence of electron correlation and spin-orbit coupling on PECs requires detailed investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To compute and analyze the potential energy curves (PECs) of the lowest electronic states of the diatomic CsS molecule.
To investigate the impact of electron correlation and spin-orbit effects on the PECs and spectroscopic properties of CsS.
To characterize the unique "bowl" potential of the 2^2Π state and its implications for molecular dynamics.

Main Methods:

Utilized multi-configurational ab initio methodologies.
Employed internally contracted multireference interaction configuration including Davidson correction (MRCI+Q).
Calculations were performed with and without spin-orbit effects to assess their influence.

Main Results:

Computed PECs for the lowest electronic states of CsS, highlighting interactions between ionic and neutral dissociation limits.
Demonstrated the critical importance of including extensive electron correlation for accurate PECs and spectroscopy.
Observed significant alterations in PECs and spectroscopic parameters due to spin-orbit interaction.
Identified a "bowl"-shaped potential for the 2^2Π state, suggesting potential for strong wavepacket oscillations.

Conclusions:

The study provides accurate PECs and spectroscopic parameters for CsS, crucial for experimental validation.
Spin-orbit coupling plays a vital role in shaping the electronic structure and properties of CsS.
The unique "bowl" potential of the 2^2Π state offers exciting prospects for studying molecular dynamics and state couplings.