Theory of Molecular Interactions - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the intricacies of molecular interactions in this comprehensive lecture by Alexandre Tkatchenko from the University of Luxembourg, presented at IPAM's Advancing Quantum Mechanics with Mathematics and Statistics Tutorials. Delve into topics such as antisymmetrization, perturbed Hamiltonians, interaction energy, and physical meanings of various molecular phenomena. Examine concepts like induction, polarizability, and dispersion, while addressing challenges in frequency-dependent possibilities. Gain insights into global interaction energy, integration parameters, and linear response in spherical systems. This in-depth presentation, recorded on March 11, 2022, offers a thorough exploration of quantum mechanics applied to molecular theory, suitable for advanced students and researchers in the field.

Intro
Molecules
Molecular Interactions
Antisymmetrization
Perturbed Hamiltonian
Interaction Energy
Physical Meaning
Einduction
Induction
Polarizability
Dispersion
Nonclassical term
Frequency dependent possibility
Problem with frequency dependent possibility
Global interaction energy
Integration parameter
Frequency dependent origibility
Change of dipole moment
Imaginary frequency
Linear response
Spherical system
Working group