Approximating correlation effects in multiconfigurational self-consistent field calculations of spin-spin coupling constants

2008 ◽  
Vol 128 (8) ◽  
pp. 084108 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. San Fabián ◽  
E. Díez ◽  
J. M. García de la Vega ◽  
R. Suardíaz

A comparison is made of several semi-empirical and non-empirical methods of calculating spin-spin coupling constants. It is concluded that semi-empirical methods are inadequate for accurate calculations, and qualitative and quantitative arguments are given in support of the view that it is essential to allow for electron correlation. A self-consistent-field calculation with configuration interaction gives good agreement with experiment for J cis and J trans in ethylene; the agreement for J gem is less satisfactory, but analysis of the main contribution to J gem shows that it is extremely sensitive to the detailed form of the wave-function.


1997 ◽  
Vol 91 (5) ◽  
pp. 897-907 ◽  
Author(s):  
SHEELA KIRPEKAR ◽  
THOMAS ENEVOLDSEN ◽  
JENS ODDERSHEDE ◽  
WILLIAM RAYNES

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