Abstract
The argon dimer potential energy curve has been investigated using Møller-Plesset perturbation theory through fourth-order (MP4) and the recently developed augmented correlation consistent basis sets for argon. The interaction energy has been determined using the supermolecule approach; trends in both uncorrected and counterpoise-corrected values are examined. The best corrected values attained for the well depth and equilibrium separation are, respectively, 0.42 mEh and 7.17 a0, which are in very good agreement with the empirical values of 0.45 mEh and 7.10 a0. Moreover, the regularity of the trends for the four basis sets used allows estimates of the complete basis set MP4 values, 0.45 mEh and 7.13 a0.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 29-35 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 204 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 12 1993 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry