Simulating Magnetic Field-Driven Real-Time Quantum Dynamics Using London Nuclear-Electronic Orbital Approach

Diandong Tang, Aodong Liu, Tanner Culpitt, Sharon Hammes-Schiffer, Xiaosong Li

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Abstract

Harnessing a static magnetic field to drive molecular vibrations presents a promising avenue for controlling chemical processes. However, the coupling of nuclear dynamics with an external magnetic field has largely been explored only through classical approximations. In this work, we introduce a time-dependent quantum dynamics formalism based on London nuclear-electronic orbitals, enabling the simulation of magnetic field-driven quantum dynamics. Through simulations of HCN and H2CO molecules, we provide a detailed analysis of how the relative orientation of the magnetic field and vibrational symmetry influence the resulting quantum dynamics. Our findings reveal field-induced mode couplings and symmetry-dependent effects, offering new insights into the role of magnetic fields in vibrational control. This work establishes a quantum mechanical framework for understanding and manipulating vibrational dynamics using external magnetic fields, paving the way for novel applications in spectroscopy, reaction dynamics, and quantum control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)4357-4364
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Chemical Theory and Computation
Volume21
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - May 13 2025

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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