A novel class of $σ$/$π$-separating orbital localization functionals

Gerald Knizia; Elvira Sayfutyarova

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A novel class of $σ$/$π$-separating orbital localization functionals

Gerald Knizia·Elvira Sayfutyarova

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Orbital localization methods have a long history in quantum chemistry, as they provide a convenient way to describe individual chemical bonds and local properties. However, only a handful of localization functionals are known up to date, and most localization methods do not separate $σ$- and $π$-orbitals, which is important to describe chemical bonding patterns and reactivity. In this work, we present a new class of localization functionals, based on nucleus-electron physical observables, that preserve $σ$- and $π$-orbitals separation in molecular systems. We also present a general mechanism behind $σ/π$-separating variational localization which can be used for constructing a broader class of $σ/π$-separating localization functionals from other local physical quantities.

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Gerald Knizia, Elvira Sayfutyarova. 2026-07-28. A novel class of $σ$/$π$-separating orbital localization functionals. https://arxiv.org/abs/2607.26310

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