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A calculation of the spin-orbit splitting of the X 2Π state of NO

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Using Brion, Moser and Yamazaki's SCF LCAO MO the spin orbit splitting of the X 2 Π state of NO has been calculated using various potentials. Experimentally W (2 Π 3/2) −W (2 Π 1/2) is known to be 122 cm−1. Using an “unscreened” nuclear field we find a value of 328 cm−1. Inclusion of screening due to electronic repulsions reduces this value to 283 cm−1. Agreement with the experimental value may be obtained by reducing the orbital exponents in the 2π molecular orbital by 30% over the value given by Slater's rules.

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Die Spin-Bahn-Aufspaltung des X 2 Π-Zustandes von NO wurde mit verschiedenen Potentialen unter Verwendung der SCF LCAO MOs von Brion, Moser und Yamazaki berechnet. Der experimentelle Wert für W (2 Π 3/2) −W (2 Π 1/2) beträgt 122 cm−1. Die Rechnung mittels eines reinen Kernfeldes liefert den Wert 328 cm−1 und unter Einschluß der Abschirmung durch die Elektronen 283 cm−1. Übereinstimmung mit dem experimentellen Wert läßt sich erzielen, wenn man den Exponenten des 2π-Zustandes 30% kleiner als nach den Slater Regeln macht.

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Avec les orbitals moléculaires SCF LCAO de Brion, Moses et Yamazaki, nous avons calculé le dédoublement spin-orbitale de l'état X 2 Π de NO. La valeur expérimentale W (2 Π 3/2) −W (2 Π 1/2) est 122 cm−1. Dans un champ nucléaire «sans écran» on trouve 328 cm−1. L'inclu-sion de l'effet d'écran dû aux répulsions interélectroniques réduit cette valeur à 283 cm−1. La valeur expérimentale s'obtient, si l'on réduit de 30% les exposants d'après Slater dans l'orbi-tale moléculaire 2π.

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Heilmann, O.J., Ballhausen, C.J. A calculation of the spin-orbit splitting of the X 2Π state of NO. Theoret. Chim. Acta 3, 159–163 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00527347

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