title: Communication: Three-electron coalescence points in two and three dimensions.
abstract: The form of the wave function at three-electron coalescence points is examined for several spin states using an alternative method to the usual Fock expansion. We find that, in two- and three-dimensional systems, the non-analytical nature of the wave function is characterized by the appearance of logarithmic terms, reminiscent of those that appear as both electrons approach the nucleus of the helium atom. The explicit form of these singularities is given in terms of the interelectronic distances for a doublet and two quartet states of three electrons in a harmonic well.
authors.affiliation: Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
authors.forename: Pierre-François
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Loos
authors.affiliation: Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
authors.forename: Nathaniel J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Bloomfield
authors.affiliation: Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia.
authors.forename: Peter M W
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Gill