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Using the excited electronic states of Ni2, we numerically build isobaric processes starting from different bond lengths and initial temperatures. Due to the complexity of the electronic structure of Ni2, the isobaric processes can only be realized within a certain range of bond lengths. During each process the spin moment of the dimer decreases with increasing temperature. The work and the heat involved in the processes are also calculated.
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We would like to acknowledge financial support from the German Research Foundation through an Individual Grant and the Transregional Collaborative Research Center SFB/TRR88 “3MET”.
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Dong, C.D., Lefkidis, G. & Hübner, W. Quantum Isobaric Process in Ni2 . J Supercond Nov Magn 26, 1589–1594 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-012-1948-8
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