Symmetry properties of rovibronic states of an X(3) molecule in an upright conical potential.
The rovibronic structure of cone states of an X3 type molecule is investigated to provide a detailed understanding of the effect of the geometrical phase. When compared to the rovibronic structure of a system in which no geometrical effect is present, a dramatic duplication of the number of rotational levels (k not equal 0) is observed for certain vibrational states (l=0) including the vibrational ground state. Rotational structure may serve as a diagnostic tool to detect the presence of a conical intersection.
Alijah
Alexander
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Departamento de Química, Universidade de Coimbra, 3004-535 Coimbra, Portugal.
Varandas
António J C
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