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Area of Science:

  • Quantum chemistry
  • Computational physics
  • Molecular dynamics

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  • Nonadiabatic molecular dynamics (NA-MD) simulations are crucial for studying chemical reactions.
  • The time-dependent Schrödinger equation (TD-SE) governs these dynamics.
  • Adiabatic states are often used as a basis for solving the TD-SE, but can suffer from phase inconsistencies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of adiabatic state phase inconsistencies on nonadiabatic Ehrenfest dynamics.
  • To propose and validate a phase-correction approach for NA-MD calculations.

Main Methods:

  • Performed nonadiabatic molecular dynamics (NA-MD) simulations using the Ehrenfest method.
  • Integrated the time-dependent Schrödinger equation (TD-SE) in the adiabatic basis.
  • Introduced and applied a novel phase-correction technique.
  • Compared results with calculations performed in a phase-consistent diabatic representation.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated that phase inconsistencies in adiabatic states adversely affect NA-MD simulation outcomes.
  • Showcased how the proposed phase-correction method resolves these inconsistencies.
  • Confirmed that the corrected dynamics align with reference calculations using a diabatic basis.

Conclusions:

  • Adiabatic state phase consistency is critical for accurate NA-MD simulations.
  • The developed phase-correction method offers a practical solution to improve Ehrenfest dynamics.
  • This work provides a pathway for more reliable computational studies of nonadiabatic processes.