Abstract
We present first-principles calculations for neutral and multiply charged clusters within the local-spin-density approximation. We employ a Gaussian basis and pseudopotentials. The calculated equilibrium geometry, ionization potential, and electron affinity are in good agreement with experimental values. We analyze Jahn-Teller distortions for and find that the distortion energy is ≳24 meV. We also present local-spin-density estimations for the strength of electron-electron repulsion, and for the energy scales associated with different spin and orbital configurations.
- Received 3 December 1991
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.45.13671
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