= Ab initio multiple spawning
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Ab initio multiple spawning (AIMS) is a computational method used in quantum chemistry and molecular dynamics to study the dynamics of quantum systems, particularly in situations where electronic states are coupled, such as in photochemical reactions or nonadiabatic processes. It combines concepts from the Born-Oppenheimer approximation and nonadiabatic dynamics, allowing for the simulation of complex processes involving multiple electronic states.
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