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sym_wfn

Molecular ab initio programs use basis real functions, in the case of linear molecules these computed MOs are not eigenfunctions of the $L_z$ operator and therefore the cylindrical symmetry can be lost. This is particularly the case for open shell systems in a Π state. sym_wfn as been wriiten to correct this drawback for 2Π states calculated with ROHF. In order to get symmetrized figures run sym_wfn before performing the grid09 calculation. The program prompts the user to get the input wfn file name and the name of the symmetrized sym_wfn file.
Figure 1: NO (2Π): left unsymmetrized, right symmetrized
Image no2pistd_elf Image symetrized