513.001 Molecular and Solid State Physics | |
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Lennard-Jones potentialThe bond between two atoms can be described by a Lennard-Jones potential, U(r) = 4ε((σ/r)12 - (σ/r)6). If ε = 2.76E-21 J, and σ = 0.288 nm, what is the bond length r0 that minimizes the energy? |