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This research aims to investigate the quantum microsolvation effects on he-saturated light ions.

January 24, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics0 citations

Quantum Microsolvation and Size-Resolved Energetics of He-Solvated H 2 + and D 2 + Cations

ARAntonio Jesús J. Sarsa Rubio MOMaría Judit Montes de Oca-Estévez PVPablo Villarreal

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This research aims to investigate the quantum microsolvation effects on he-saturated light ions.
Utilized quantum diffusion Monte Carlo simulation techniques
Examined behaviors of He-solvated H2+ and D2+ cations
Analyzed competition between ion-solvent and solvent-solvent interactions
Identified pronounced zero-point motion in the light ions
Highlighted complex interplay between ion-solvent and solvent-solvent interactions
Revealed significant impacts of quantum effects on energetics

Abstract

Helium nanoclusters provide a highly quantum solvent in which light ions experience pronounced zero-point motion and delicate competition between ion-solvent and solvent-solvent interactions. We report quantum Diusion Monte Carlo (DMC)...

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