Abstract:Chemical polarity governs various
mechanical, chemical, and thermodynamic
properties of dielectrics. Polar liquids have been amply studied,
yet the basic mechanisms underpinning their dielectric properties
remain not fully understood, as standard models following Debye’s
phenomenological approach do not account for quantum effects and cannot
aptly reproduce the full dc-up-to-THz spectral range. Here, using
the illustrative case of monohydric alcohols, we show that deep tunneling
and the consequent intermolecul… Show more
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