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CHEM01200604005 A. K. Pathak - Homi Bhabha National Institute

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CONTENTS<br />

Page No.<br />

SYNOPSIS<br />

LIST OF FIGURES<br />

LIST OF TABLES<br />

xii-xx<br />

xxi-xxviii<br />

xxix-xxx<br />

CHAPTER 1<br />

Introduction<br />

1.1. Microsolvation 1-2<br />

1.2. Motivation<br />

1.2.1. Macrosolvation versus Microsolvation 3-4<br />

1.2.2. Importance of the Cluster Study 4-6<br />

1.2.3. IR and PES Studies on Clusters 6-7<br />

1.2.4. Connecting Cluster Properties to that of the Bulk 7-8<br />

1.3. Theoretical Methodology<br />

1.3.1. Geometry Search 8-12<br />

1.3.2. Electron Correlation 12-12<br />

1.3.3. Density Functional Theory 12-14<br />

1.3.4. Basis Set 14-15<br />

1.4. Scope of the Present Thesis 15-17<br />

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