Abstract
The diffusion Quantum-Monte-Carlo method is applied to a set of coupled oscillators as a first approach to a polyethylene chain. The obtained energy eigenvalues are in good agreement with normal mode analysis. For chains shorter than 50 atoms a distinction between center oscillators and end oscillators is possible. For longer chains non-negligible deviations are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 365-380 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Macromolecular Theory and Simulations |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| State | Published - May 1996 |