Jun 10, 2023
The Jahn-Teller Effect
Overview The Jahn-Teller Effect, named after Hermann Arthur Jahn and Edward Teller, is a distortion in the geometric configuration of a molecule that results in a lower overall energy state. This effect is typically observed in molecules and ions with a degenerate electronic ground state. Introduction to Symmetry and Degeneracy Before delving into the Jahn-Teller effect, it’s crucial to…
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