In this paper, we extend the previously introduced Post-Quantization Constraints (PQC) procedure [G. Guillon, T. Zeng, and P.-N. Roy, J. Chem. Phys. 138, 184101 (2013)] to construct approximate propagators and energy estimators for different rigid body systems, namely, the spherical, symmetric, and asymmetric tops. These propagators are for use in Path Integral simulations. A thorough discussion of the underlying geometrical concepts is given. Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the convergence properties of the density as well as the energy estimators towards their exact counterparts is presented along with illustrative numerical examples. The Post-Quantization Constraints approach can yield converged results and is a practical alternative to so-called sum over states techniques, where one has to expand the propagator as a sum over a complete set of rotational stationary states [as in E. G. Noya, C. Vega, and C. McBride, J. Chem. Phys. 134, 054117 (2011)] because of its modest memory requirements.
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14 November 2013
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November 14 2013
A new post-quantization constrained propagator for rigid tops for use in path integral quantum simulations
Grégoire Guillon;
Department of Chemistry,
University of Waterloo
, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Tao Zeng;
Department of Chemistry,
University of Waterloo
, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Pierre-Nicholas Roy
Department of Chemistry,
University of Waterloo
, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada
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Electronic mail: elgringgo@gmail.com
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Electronic mail: tzeng@ualberta.ca
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Electronic mail: pnroy@uwaterloo.ca
J. Chem. Phys. 139, 184115 (2013)
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Received:
July 05 2013
Accepted:
October 25 2013
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Grégoire Guillon, Tao Zeng, Pierre-Nicholas Roy; A new post-quantization constrained propagator for rigid tops for use in path integral quantum simulations. J. Chem. Phys. 14 November 2013; 139 (18): 184115. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4829506
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