Density Functional Theory Calculations for Spin Crossover Complexes

Philipp Gütlich, Harold A. Goodwin (Editor), Hauke Paulsen, Alfred X. Trautwein

Abstract

Density functional theory (DFT) provides a theoretical framework for efficient and fairly accurate calculations of the electronic structure of molecules and crystals. The main features of density functional theory are described and DFT methods are compared with wavefunction-based methods like the Hartree-Fock approach. Some recent applications of DFT to spin crossover complexes are reviewed, e.g., the calculation of Mossbauer parameters, of vibrational modes and of differences of entropy, vibrational energy, and total electronic energy between high-spin and low-spin isomers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpin Crossover in Transition Metal Compounds III
EditorsPhilipp Gütlich, Harold A. Goodwin
Number of pages23
Volume235
Place of PublicationBerlin, Heidelberg
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Publication date2004
Pages197-219
ISBN (Print)978-3-540-40395-1
ISBN (Electronic)3-540-40395-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004

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