Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 26, 2025

Excitonic Hamiltonians for Calculating Optical Absorption Spectra and Optoelectronic Properties of Molecular Aggregates and Solids
Published on: May 27, 2020
Perturbative spin-orbit couplings for the simulation of extended framework materials
Jan-Robert Vogt1, Jan Wilhelm2, Anna-Sophia Hehn1
1Institute of Physical Chemistry, Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel, Max-Eyth-Strasse 1, 24118 Kiel, Germany.
Abstract:
A comprehensive description of photo-chemical processes in materials, comprising spin-forbidden processes such as intersystem crossing and phosphorescence, implies taking into account spin-orbit coupling. We present an efficient implementation of a perturbative spin-orbit coupling correction for the Tamm-Dancoff approximation of linear-response time-dependent density functional theory within a mixed Gaussian and plane wave framework relying on spin-orbit coupling corrected pseudopotentials. The implementation is validated for a benchmark set of small aromatic molecules, with mean errors in excitation energies and spin-orbit coupling matrix elements being in the range of 0.1-0.6 eV and 1.0-14.4 cm-1, respectively, in comparison with density functional theory and density functional theory multi-reference configuration interaction reference results. Computational timings are given for a bismuth-containing metal-organic framework.
More Related Videos
13:56Probe Type II Band Alignment in One-Dimensional Van Der Waals Heterostructures Using First-Principles Calculations
Published on: October 12, 2019
09:00Experimental Methods for Spin- and Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy Combined with Polarization-Variable Laser
Published on: June 28, 2018
Related Concept Videos
Spin–Spin Coupling: One-Bond Coupling
Spin–Spin Coupling Constant: Overview
Qualitatively, any spin plus-half nucleus polarizes the spins of its electrons to the minus-half state. Consequently, the paired electron in the hydrogen–carbon bond must...
Spin–Spin Coupling: Two-Bond Coupling (Geminal Coupling)
The central atom need not be NMR-active because its electrons are affected by the electron polarization of the spin-active atoms. However, spin information is transmitted less effectively than in one-bond coupling, and 2J values are usually weaker than 1J values. The energy of...
Spin–Spin Coupling: Three-Bond Coupling (Vicinal Coupling)
The extent of coupling depends on the C‑C bond length, the two H‑C‑C angles, any electron-withdrawing substituents, and the dihedral angle between the...
¹H NMR: Interpreting Distorted and Overlapping Signals
As Δν decreases and the signals move closer, the doublets appear increasingly distorted. The intensities of the inner lines increase at the cost of those of the outer lines as the signals are...
¹H NMR: Long-Range Coupling
In alkenes, spin information is communicated via σ–π overlap, as seen in allylic (four-bond) and homoallylic (five-bond) couplings. These coupling interactions are stronger when the σ bond is parallel to the alkene...