Abstract
We report the direct observation of electron-electron correlation effects in polyacetylene. Pristine 99% cis-rich polyacetylene has been investigated by electron nuclear-nuclear triple (double-ENDOR) resonance spectroscopy. We observe an induced negative spin polarization of /≃-0.33. Negative spin densities arise from spin exchange mechanisms which can only result from Coulomb effects. Theoretical analysis of experimental results within the soliton framework yields 3 eV for the effective on-site Coulomb repulsion.
- Received 12 September 1984
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.31.3141
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