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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Molecular Spectroscopy
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Device performance relies on molecular polarizability.
  • Polarizability is influenced by isotropic and anisotropic tensor components.
  • Intramolecular vibrations affect molecular polar properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate vibrational motion's impact on molecular polarizability.
  • Analyze effects on molecules used in refrigerants and gas detection.
  • Quantify uncertainties in device performance due to vibrations.

Main Methods:

  • Computational estimation of polarizability.
  • Analysis of intramolecular vibrations.
  • Normal mode analysis.
  • Comparison with experimental data.

Main Results:

  • Computational results show good agreement with experimental data.
  • Vibrational effects introduce uncertainties up to 6% in sensing devices.
  • Vibrational effects introduce uncertainties up to 50% in optical devices.
  • Specific vibrational modes were identified that enhance molecular polarizability.

Conclusions:

  • Vibrational motion is a critical factor in molecular polarizability.
  • Nuclear oscillations lead to significant performance variations in sensing and optical devices.
  • Understanding specific vibrational modes can optimize device design.