Chapter 9. Constructing a Z-Matrix

  1. David C. Young

Published Online: 25 APR 2002

DOI: 10.1002/0471220655.ch9

Computational Chemistry: A Practical Guide for Applying Techniques to Real World Problems

Computational Chemistry: A Practical Guide for Applying Techniques to Real World Problems

How to Cite

Young, D. C. (2002) Constructing a Z-Matrix, in Computational Chemistry: A Practical Guide for Applying Techniques to Real World Problems, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471220655.ch9

Author Information

  1. Cytoclonal Pharmaceutics Inc.

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 25 APR 2002
  2. Published Print: 21 FEB 2001

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780471333685

Online ISBN: 9780471220657

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Keywords:

  • Z-matrix;
  • dummy atom;
  • dihedral angle;
  • symmetry

Summary

Chapter nine gives a tutorial on Z-matrix construction. Techniques for efficient representation of particular systems, such as rings and linear molecules are discussed.