In this work, a review of six functional forms used to represent potential energy curves (PECs) is presented. The starting point is the Rydberg potential, followed by functions by Hulburt-Hirschfelder, Murrell-Sorbie, Thakkar, Hua and finalizing with the potential for diatomic systems by Aguado and Paniagua. The mathematical behavior of these functions for the short- and long-range regions is discussed.
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Given the complexity of the tendon repair process, where the neoformed scar tissue tends to prevent or hamper the tendon from performing its normal functions, ultrasound (US) and light-emitting diode (LED) devices have been applied to modulate the tendon repair process. This study aimed to compare the anti-inflammatory and healing effects of therapeutic US and LED in an experimental model of tenotomy using histomorphometry and Raman spectroscopy. Forty Wistar rats (235 ± 8.
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