title: Estimation of the coupling matrix elements for one-electron transfer systems.
abstract: A semiempirical method, based on a correlation of ninety-nine calculated or measured values, is suggested for estimating the coupling matrix elements H(12) needed in a Landau-Zener calculation. The procedure is applicable to one-electron transfer problems, such as charge transfer and ion-ion recombination calculations, and requires only a knowledge of the crossing distance R(x), and readily available atomic properties such as ionization potentials, electron affinities, and atomic energy levels. A discussion follows explaining the possible applications and limitations of the method.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: F T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bauer