Abstract
We have implemented an efficient multichannel configuration–interaction complete-active-space (MCCI-CAS) approximation to study electron–correlation effects in molecular photoionization. This approach is based on the graphical unitary group approach (GUGA) for computing matrix elements of the Hamiltonian and includes target relaxation, correlation, and polarization as well as correlation due to coupling between different asymptotic scattering channels. The statistical rule, which partitions the total cross section into multiplets by simple spin statistics, is easily derived in this formalism. The scattering equations are solved using the Schwinger variational method. We present multiplet specific results of a detailed MCCI-CAS Schwinger study of the photoionization of molecular oxygen in the photon energy region of 12.3–20.4 eV, including up to four coupled electronic channels. Our results show the importance of using correlated target states. We have obtained all of the autoionization structure near threshold that has been assigned experimentally. In addition, we predict structure not yet resolved by experiment.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
