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Gaussian : GaussView Basics
Learn how to draw molecules, modify structures, generate Gaussian input files, visualize molecular orbitals, and inspect calculation results.

Difficulty

Beginner

Duration

3 Minutes

Video Tutorial

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Gaussian : Single Point Energy
Understand what a single-point energy calculation is, when to use it, and how to interpret Gaussian output.

Difficulty

Beginner

Duration

2 Minutes

Video Tutorial

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Gaussian : Geometry Optimization and frequency calculation
Learn how Gaussian finds the lowest-energy molecular geometry and how to analyze frequencies.

Difficulty

Beginner

Duration

3 Minutes

Video Tutorial

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Gaussian : Transition State Search
Learn how to locate transition states, interpret imaginary frequencies, optimize TS structures, and verify reaction pathways.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

3 Minutes

Video Tutorial

Topics Covered

  • TS Optimization
  • Imaginary Frequency
  • Reaction Coordinate

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Gaussian : IRC
Learn how IRC calculations confirm that a transition state connects the correct reactants and products by following the minimum-energy reaction path.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

2 Minutes

Video Tutorial

Topics Covered

  • Reaction Path Analysis

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Gaussian : Coordinate Scan
Learn how to perform relaxed and rigid potential energy surface (PES) scans by varying bond lengths, bond angles, and dihedral angles.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

4 Minutes

Video Tutorial

Topics Covered

  • Relaxed Scan
  • Potential Energy Surface

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Gaussian : NMR
Learn how to calculate NMR shielding constants, convert them into chemical shifts, and compare theoretical spectra with experimental data.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

3 Minutes

Video Tutorial

Topics Covered

  • GIAO Method
  • Shielding Tensor
  • Chemical Shift
  • Spectrum Analysis

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Jmol : Overview
Visualisation using JMOl, molecular orbitals of GAMESS RHF calculation and read from eigenvectors.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Duration

4 Minutes

Video Tutorial

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More Tutorials Coming Soon...
More high-quality tutorials are currently in preparation.

Upcoming Topics

  • CASSCF
  • Excited States
  • Molecular Orbitals
  • Population Analysis
  • Natural Bond Orbitals (NBO)
  • MCTDH
  • Wavepacket Dynamics
  • ORCA MOS
  • Quantum Nuclear Dynamics
  • Distortion

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