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  1. Potential Energy Surface

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    Features of the Potential Energy Surface
    The topography of the PES is crucial for understanding molecular behavior. Key topographical features are defined by points where the gradient of the potential energy is zero ($\nabla V = 0$). These stationary points correspond to:
    Minima (Equilibrium Structures)