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describes the potential energy associated with the interaction between hydrogen atoms and an electronegative partner in a molecular complex. Despite being proposed in the 1950s, the LS potential has proven to be an enduring and accurate model for hydrogen bonds, remaining relevant even with the advent of sophisticated ab initio computations seven decades later. Multiple papers have been published evaluating and testing this model against experimental data, and it continues to stand as an accurate representation of the hydrogen bond, showcasing
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other scientists” and “recognizes individuals whose work reflects the unique blend of theoretical insight, experimental proficiency, and transformative impact exemplified by Ellis R. Lippincott.” Some of the world's most eminent spectroscopists have received this prestigious award during the past fifty years.
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and international conferences on spectroscopy, hydrogen bonding, and other scientific topics. He was program chair for the 10th Annual
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Optical Society of America (renamed Optica), Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Coblentz Society,
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