Calculation of the vibrational spectra of RDX as a function of pressure using the Grimme DFT potential

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Abstract

The density-functional theory (DFT) potential by Grimme has been proposed for describing long-range dispersion corrections. This potential has been implemented into the CRYSTAL09 program and used to calculate the vibrational spectra in RDX at equilibrium and as a function of pressure. The intensities, Born charge tensor, and high-frequency dielectric constant are reported and compared with prior theory and experiment where possible.

*Supported by ONR-MURI grant N00014-06-1-0459.

Authors

  • W. Perger

    • Michigan Tech University
    • Michigan Tech Univ
    • Michigan Technological University
  • Ken Flurchick

    • North Carolina A\&T University
    • North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
  • W. Slough

    • Michigan Tech University
    • Michigan Tech Univ
    • Michigan Technological University
  • L. Valenzano

    • Michigan Tech University
    • Michigan Tech Univ
    • Michigan Technological University