Efficiently computing bound-state spectra: A hybrid approach of the multi-configuration time-dependent Hartree and filter-diagonalization methods

We present a new approach for determining bound-state spectra of molecules or clusters. In our approach a wave packet propagation is performed, which exploits the efficiency of the multi-configuration time-dependent Hartree scheme, to produce an autocorrelation function. From this, an accurate spect...

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Published in:The Journal of chemical physics 2001-02, Vol.114 (5), p.2036-2046
Main Authors: Beck, M. H., Meyer, H.-D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemical Sciences
Physics
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Summary:We present a new approach for determining bound-state spectra of molecules or clusters. In our approach a wave packet propagation is performed, which exploits the efficiency of the multi-configuration time-dependent Hartree scheme, to produce an autocorrelation function. From this, an accurate spectrum is extracted employing the filter-diagonalization procedure. The accuracy of this hybrid method is demonstrated by applying it to the spectrum of carbon dioxide. Compared with the filter-diagonalization scheme based on a numerically exact wave packet propagation and with a matrix diagonalization using the Lanczos algorithm, our approach turns out to be more efficient. The method can easily be generalized to the treatment of resonant states.
ISSN:0021-9606
1089-7690
DOI:10.1063/1.1334618