Theory of the colossal Van-der-Waals binding in soft and hard condensed matter

Details Theory of the colossal Van-der-Waals binding in soft and hard condensed matter Theory of the colossal Van-der-Waals binding in soft and hard condensed matter

2005-10-12

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0510319v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Soft Condensed Matter

20 pages, 3 figures, pdf format

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A simple theory is proposed for the dispersive molecular binding of unusually high magnitude due to an enhanced polarizability. Two alternative ways have so far been considered in the literature leading to the polarizability enhancement: (i) a vibronic energy level gap narrowing, as proposed by us with regard to a hypothetical exciton matter, and (ii) a giant electric dipole in a Rydberg state of constituent atoms, as proposed by Gilman with regard to an enigmatic substance building the ball lightning. We now combine the two mechanisms to obtain concrete expressions for the colossal binding energy. The problem is exemplified for a three-level system coupled to the umbrella mode of an ammonia molecule. Other possibilities for the design of enhanced-polarizability molecules are also discussed. The colossal Van-der-Waals binding is most likely to materialize in hard condensed matter and perhaps less so in soft condensed matter.

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