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Deep learning enhances valence bond (VB) theory for complex chemical analysis. DLVB predicts VB structures efficiently, enabling accurate bonding analysis for larger, more complex molecules.

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Area of Science:

Computational chemistry
Quantum chemistry
Machine learning in chemistry

Background:

Valence bond (VB) theory provides chemical intuition for bonding and reactions.
High computational cost limits the application of VB theory to complex systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a deep learning framework (DLVB) to overcome computational limitations of VB theory.
To enable accurate prediction of VB structural weights and efficient identification of key configurations.

Main Methods:

Integration of VB theory with graph transformers using a chemically meaningful representation.
Development of a deep learning-based selected configuration interaction (SCI) scheme.
Prediction of VB structural weights without *ab initio* calculations.

Main Results:

DLVB accurately predicts VB structural weights.
The DLVB-based SCI scheme efficiently identifies key VB structures.
The method outperforms traditional selection methods in accuracy and scalability.

Conclusions:

DLVB offers a computationally efficient approach to VB theory.
This framework extends the applicability of VB theory to larger active spaces and complex molecules.
Provides a new pathway for advanced bonding analysis.