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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • The Dailey-Townes model is a foundational approach for interpreting nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) spectroscopy data.
  • Accurate calculation of electric field gradients (EFG) is crucial for understanding molecular electronic structure and NQR parameters.
  • Previous studies have highlighted potential limitations of the Dailey-Townes model in complex molecular systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically reexamine the validity and limitations of the Dailey-Townes model for EFG calculations.
  • To investigate the contributions of various electronic effects, including core polarization and orbital mixing, to the total EFG.
  • To assess the applicability of the Dailey-Townes model in systems with heavy elements and spin-orbit interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Relativistic molecular calculations were employed to determine EFG values.
  • Projection analysis was used to decompose the EFG into contributions from atomic reference orbitals.
  • Pipek-Mezey criterion was utilized for the localization of molecular orbitals.

Main Results:

  • The Dailey-Townes model was found to be an approximation, often deviating from total EFG values in chlorine compounds.
  • Deviations are attributed to the model's neglect of valence-subvalence orbital mixing and significant contributions from core polarization (Sternheimer shielding).
  • Spin-orbit interaction complicates the EFG operator's diagonality, rendering the Dailey-Townes model incompatible with systems like X-Cl (X = I, At, Ts).
  • In the uranyl ion (UO2), core polarization accounts for approximately half the EFG, with the remainder from U≡O bonds and U(6p) orbitals.

Conclusions:

  • The Dailey-Townes model requires refinement to accurately predict EFGs, especially when core polarization and orbital mixing are significant.
  • Relativistic calculations and detailed projection analysis provide a more comprehensive understanding of EFG contributions.
  • The study underscores the importance of advanced computational methods for accurate electronic structure analysis in heavy-element systems.