Water molecule first hyperpolarizability

In summary, a study was conducted on the electric dipole moment, dipole polarizability, and first and second dipole hyperpolarizability tensors of the water molecule. The results showed strong effects of electron correlation and good agreement with experiment for most properties. It was also demonstrated that only the xx, yy, and zz components of the tensor survive due to the symmetric nature of the molecule and the properties being studied.
  • #1
Konte
90
1
Hello everybody,

My question is about the water molecule. Is the isolated H2O molecule has a non-vanishing element [itex]\beta_{ijk}[/itex] in its first-order hyperpolarizability tensor [itex]\beta[/itex] ?

Thank you everybody.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
Yes.

A complete description of the electric dipole moment (μ), the dipole polarizability (α), the first dipole (β), and the second dipole (γ) hyperpolarizability tensors is reported for the ground state of the water molecule at its equilibrium geometry. Self‐consistent‐field (SCF) and complete fourth‐order many‐body perturbation theory (MP4) values of the independent components are calculated via a finite‐field method from the perturbed energies of the molecule in the presence of a homogeneous electric field. The dependence of the calculated values on the basis set is studied at both the SCF and the MP4 levels. Electron correlation has a strong effect on the hyperpolarizability. Our best SCF values are calculated with a large (13s10p6d2f/9s6p2d)[9s7p6d2f/6s5p2d] basis set comprising 136 contracted Gaussian‐type functions and are 0.7789 e a0 for the dipole moment and 8.531 e2a02 Eh−1, −10.86 e3 a03 Eh−2, and 979 e4 a04 Eh−3 for the mean dipole polarizability and first and second dipole hyperpolarizabilities, respectively. The electron correlation correction to these properties is estimated at −0.055±0.005 e a0, 1.11±0.14 e2 a02 Eh−1, −7.1±1.3 e3 a03 Eh−2, and 749±113 e4 a04 Eh−3. Agreement with experiment is very good for the dipole moment and mean dipole polarizability. As regards the hyperpolarizability, satisfactory agreement with the frequency‐dependent values of Ward and Miller may also be deduced, but further experimental and theoretical work on the dispersion of the hyperpolarizability is needed for an effective rapprochement of theory and experiment.
G. Maroulis, J. Chem. Phys. 94, 1182 (1991); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.460025
 
  • #3
DrClaude said:
Yes.G. Maroulis, J. Chem. Phys. 94, 1182 (1991); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.460025

Thank you Dr Claude,

Indeed, they mention [itex]\beta_{zxx}[/itex], [itex]\beta_{zyy}[/itex] and [itex]\beta_{zzz}[/itex].

Does someone know how to demonstrate that only theses three tensor elements survive for the water molecule H2O ?

Thank you.
 
  • #4
Handwaving maybe like this: The tensor is symmetric in the last two indices, so it can be brought to main axis form where only the xx, yy and zz components survive. The polarisation is antisymmetric while the square of the electric field is symmetric under reflections. Hence matrix elements where P is perpendicular to some symmetry plane must vanish. This leaves only zxx, zyy, and zzz.
 

Related to Water molecule first hyperpolarizability

What is the "water molecule first hyperpolarizability"?

The water molecule first hyperpolarizability, also known as the first hyperpolarizability of water, is a measure of the ability of a water molecule to generate an electric polarization when subjected to an electric field.

Why is the first hyperpolarizability of water important?

The first hyperpolarizability of water is important because it is a key factor in determining the nonlinear optical properties of water. This means that it plays a crucial role in how water interacts with light, making it relevant to various scientific and technological fields such as optics, spectroscopy, and material science.

How is the first hyperpolarizability of water calculated?

The first hyperpolarizability of water can be calculated using quantum mechanical methods, such as density functional theory, which take into account the electronic structure and properties of water molecules. Experimental techniques, such as hyper-Rayleigh scattering, can also be used to measure the first hyperpolarizability of water.

What factors affect the first hyperpolarizability of water?

The first hyperpolarizability of water is influenced by a variety of factors, including the molecular geometry of water, the strength and direction of the applied electric field, and the presence of other molecules or ions that may interact with the water molecule.

What are the applications of the first hyperpolarizability of water?

The first hyperpolarizability of water has applications in many fields, including optical data storage, nonlinear optics, and biological imaging techniques. It also has potential uses in developing new materials and technologies, such as water-based photovoltaic cells and optoelectronic devices.

Similar threads

  • Quantum Physics
2
Replies
38
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
786
Replies
5
Views
1K
  • Atomic and Condensed Matter
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • Atomic and Condensed Matter
Replies
22
Views
744
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • Quantum Physics
Replies
2
Views
1K
Replies
15
Views
1K
Back
Top