Accurate calculations on 20 Λ–S states of the BP radical: potential energy curves, spectroscopic parameters, and electronic transition properties

Abstract

The potential energy curves of 20 Λ–S states of BP yeilded from the first two dissociation limits B(2Pu) + P(4Su) and B(2Pu) + P(2Du) have been calculated by the internally contracted multireference configuration interaction approach with the Davidson correction. Especially the core–valence correlation and scalar relativistic corrections are included in the present work. Potential energy curves are also extrapolated to the complete basis set limit. According to the potential energy curves, the spectroscopic parameters are determined and compared with those available in the literature. The convergent behavior of the present calculations is discussed with respect to the basis set and level of theory. Of the 20 states, the 23∑– and 33∑– states have the avoided crossings, which are very weakly bound ones, the 21∑–, and the 13Δ and 23Δ states possess a double well. Subsequently, the transition dipole moments, Franck–Condon factors, and radiative times of the transitions 31Π–b1Π, 23Δ–X3Π, 23∑––A3∑–, 33∑––A3∑–, and 15∑––15Π are calculated.