This session considers single point calculations and geometry optimizations. The purposes of a single point calculation are briefly presented. The features of potential energy surfaces, several geometry optimization methods, and global minimization methods are discussed. The laboratory considers the potential energy surfaces for various isomers and the determination of the global minimum.
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