Abstract
We have studied the interaction of two solitons on two trans-polyacetylene chains in the framework of the molecular orbital theory employing the spin-restricted Hartree-Fock (RHF) and the unrestricted Hartree-Fock (UHF) methodologies for π-electrons. We discuss the energetical stability for the cases of a singlet pair of neutral solitons and a pair of oppositely charged solitons, each soliton existing and interacting on the two chains. We have found the former to be energetically more stable and that a transition from the former to the latter would take place upon photoexcitation. The decrease in the intensity of the electron spin resonance signal upon photoexcitation can be explained by this transition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 75-81 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Synthetic Metals |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry