Anomalous molecular dynamics in the vicinity of conical intersections
arXiv:1111.4647 · doi:10.1209/0295-5075/101/43001
Abstract
Conical intersections between molecular electronic potential surfaces greatly affect various properties of the molecule. Molecular gauge theory is capable of explaining many of these often unexpected phenomena deriving from the physics of the conical intersection. Here we give an example of anomalous dynamics in the paradigm of the Exe Jahn-Teller model, which does not allow a simple explenation in terms of standard molecular gauge theory. By introducing a dual gauge theory, we unwind this surprising behavior by identifying it with an intrinsic spin Hall effect. Thus, this work link knowledge of condensed matter theories with molecular vibrations. Furthermore, via ab initio calculations the findings are as well demonstrated to appear in realistic systems such as the Li3 molecule.
5 pages, 2 figures
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