Self-consistent reaction field theory of solvent effects

A quantum-mechanical reaction field theory of solvent effects is proposed. It contains as a limiting case Onsager's model. It leads to an effective, non-linear, hamiltonian for the molecule in solution and hence to a tool for studying changes in charge distributions and molecular properties. Numerical examples are given.

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