MOLECULES IN STRONG MAGNETIC-FIELDS - SOME PERSPECTIVES AND GENERAL-ASPECTS

In view of the coming availability of magnetic field strengths in the regime B approximate to 100 T at the National High Magnetic Field Labo ratory in Tallahassee, we present a brief overview of some relevant pr oblems associated with molecular systems in strong magnetic fields. Bo th perspectives for future research as well as general aspects for mol ecules in external fields are outlined. Subsequently, two major fundam ental concepts for molecules in strong magnetic fields are investigate d in some detail. First, the pseudoseparation of the collective and in ternal motion is performed. Relevant dynamical effects occurring due t o the coupling of the center of mass and electronic motion are investi gated using the hydrogen atom. Second, we review the performance of th e adiabatic separation and approximation for molecular systems in magn etic fields. The screening effect and its dynamical origin are discuss ed to some extent. (C) 1997 John Wiley Sons, Inc.