Molecular Orientation

Available identifiers

MaRDI QIDQ6674475

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

Description

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

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Defining Formula: $O=⟨\psi |\cos \theta |\psi ⟩$

$\psi$ symbol represents Quantum State Vector

$\theta$ symbol represents Polar Angle

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