The quantum vibrational energy spectra of the molecular chains in acetanili
de are calculated by the discrete nonlinear Shrodinger equation. The result
s obtained are basically consistent with the experimental values. Furthermo
re,the energy spectra at high excited states have also been obtained for th
e molecular chain. The results are helpful in researching the properties of
infrared absorption and Raman scattering of the kinds of organic molecular
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