Visualization of Molecular Orbitals and the Related Electron Densities.

J Chem Theory Comput

Department of Chemistry, University of Gdańsk, Sobieskiego 18, 80-952 Gdańsk, Poland, and Chemistry-School of Engineering and Physical Sciencs, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, U.K.

Published: May 2008

When plotting different orbitals with consistent contour values, one can create illusions about the relative extension of charge distributions. We suggest that the comparison is not biased when plots reproduce the same fraction of the total charge. We have developed an algorithm and software that facilitate this type of visualization. We propose superimposing molecules and associated orbitals, and creating cross-sections by selecting a particular part of the orbital limited by pre-defined planes.

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