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Electron scattering beyond the independent atom model: Quantum fluctuation of the Coulomb potential.
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Journal of Chemical Physics . 4/14/2024, Vol. 160 Issue 14, p1-14. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- In the past century, electron scattering has mostly served as a powerful tool to measure the microscopic structure of gases, liquids, and solids in either a static or time-resolved manner. One common basis for these works is the independent atom model, which directly relates electron scattering signals to the atomic structure of matter. In this perspective, we explore the information content of electron scattering that goes beyond the independent atom model. We show that the small-angle limit of the electron scattering signal encodes the quantum mechanical fluctuation of the long-range Coulomb potential. This quantum fluctuation, described by the second moment of the dipole operator, is the root cause of the intermolecular van der Waals forces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219606
- Volume :
- 160
- Issue :
- 14
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Chemical Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176628322
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0197155