Vibrational dynamics in short, strong symmetric hydrogen bonds: General considerations and two examples

Bruce S. Hudson, Nina Verdal

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Abstract

The general properties of the special kind of bond known as a short strong hydrogen bond are discussed, with emphasis on those which are symmetric. The focus is placed on the general properties of the motion of the central proton in such XHX bonds and on the interpretation of inelastic neutron spectra observed for the two specific cases of NaH(D3CCOO)2 and the aquonium cation, [H2O-H-OH2]+, of perchloric acid dihydrate. The difficult issue of spectral assignment in this case of high anharmonicity and strong factor group splitting is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)212-215
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume385-386 I
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 27 2006

Keywords

  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Inelastic neutron scattering
  • Periodic DFT

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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