Quantum effects of Coulomb explosion simulations revealed by time-dependent density-functional theory

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Autores principales: Taylor, Samuel S., Covington, Cody, Varga, Kálmán
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author Taylor, Samuel S.
Covington, Cody
Varga, Kálmán
author_facet Taylor, Samuel S.
Covington, Cody
Varga, Kálmán
contents This study investigates the influence of quantum effects on Coulomb explosion dynamics using time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) simulations, comparing classical, semi-classical, and quantum approaches. The goal is to elucidate how electron dynamics affect the kinetic energy, angular distribution, and final velocities of ejected ions. The results indicate that quantum effects result in lower kinetic energies all ions, deviating from classical predictions. Furthermore, quantum simulations exhibit broader angular distributions and more diverse ion trajectories, aligning closely with experimental observations. The research also highlights the role of laser intensity and the resultant ionization in enhancing quantum effects, particularly in modifying ion velocities and distributions. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the role of electron dynamics in Coulomb explosions, offering valuable insights for both experimental and theoretical studies of molecular fragmentation.
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spellingShingle Quantum effects of Coulomb explosion simulations revealed by time-dependent density-functional theory
Taylor, Samuel S.
Covington, Cody
Varga, Kálmán
Chemical Physics
This study investigates the influence of quantum effects on Coulomb explosion dynamics using time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) simulations, comparing classical, semi-classical, and quantum approaches. The goal is to elucidate how electron dynamics affect the kinetic energy, angular distribution, and final velocities of ejected ions. The results indicate that quantum effects result in lower kinetic energies all ions, deviating from classical predictions. Furthermore, quantum simulations exhibit broader angular distributions and more diverse ion trajectories, aligning closely with experimental observations. The research also highlights the role of laser intensity and the resultant ionization in enhancing quantum effects, particularly in modifying ion velocities and distributions. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the role of electron dynamics in Coulomb explosions, offering valuable insights for both experimental and theoretical studies of molecular fragmentation.
title Quantum effects of Coulomb explosion simulations revealed by time-dependent density-functional theory
topic Chemical Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.06680