The search for a potentially new molecular species,SiAs: A theoretical contribution

Electronic states of a new molecular species, SiAs, correlating with the three lowest dissociation channels are characterized at a high-level of theory using the CASSCF/MRCI approach along with quintuple-ξ quality basis sets. This characterization includes potential energy curves, vibrational energy levels, spectroscopic parameters, dipole and transition dipole moment functions, transition probabilities, and radiative lifetimes. For the ground state (X²Π), an assessment of spin–orbit effects and the interaction with the close-lying A²Σ⁺ state is also reported. Similarities and differences with other isovalent species such as SiP and CAs are also discussed.