Citation:
Heller, E.J. Wave Packet Formulations for Semiclassical Collisions. Chemical Physics Letters 34, 2, 321-325 (1975).
Date Published:
Jul 1975Abstract:
The “quantum trajectory” wavepacket approach to semiclassical collision dynamics is generalized to include effects which cause distortion of initially gaussian wavepackets. The generalization takes the form of a discrete phase space path “integral” or sum. A complete set of gaussian phase space localized basis functions is proposed, and in the semiclassical limit, each basis function time develops in a simple classical-like fashion. Thus, the formulation conveniently builds in the correct limiting semiclassical behavior. The phase space path sum is formally exact, numerically it appears convenient, and is apparently equally at home in quantum and semiclassical regimes.