Molecular orientation

expectation value indicating in how far molecular axes point in the same direction as space fxed axes

formula

MaRDI QIDQ6674475FDOCommunityMathModDB

Description

Typically achieved by the interaction of permanent dipole moments with external electrostatic fields.

Formula(s) and Quantities

$O=⟨\psi |\cos \theta |\psi ⟩$

$\psi$ represents quantum state

$\theta$ represents polar angle

Further links

Item	Property
linear rotor (apolar)	contains
linear rotor (combined)	contains
linear rotor (polar)	contains
symmetric top (combined)	contains

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